Accession Number:

AD0607541

Title:

EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE AERO PROPULSION LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Forbes, F. W.

Report Date:

1964-07-30

Pagination or Media Count:

49.0

Abstract:

This paper summarizes the major types of expandable structures which are as follows inflatable balloon, rigidized membrane, airmatt, foamed-in-place, expandable honeycomb and variable geometry structures. Emphasis is placed on materials, system characteristics, and advancements required to perfect each type of expandable structure. Finally, a discussion is given on future significant expandable structures experiments that will be conducted by the Air Force.

Descriptors:

• *REENTRY VEHICLES
• *SPACECRAFT
• FIBERS
• MATERIALS
• SHELTERS
• GEOMETRIC FORMS
• MEMBRANES
• SPACE STATIONS
• HONEYCOMB CORES
• BALLOONS
• LAMINATED PLASTICS
• EXPANDED PLASTICS
• EXTENDABLE STRUCTURES
• GLASS TEXTILES

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE