Accession Number:

AD0641903

Title:

EXPANDABLE AND MODULAR STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPPORT OF MANNED MISSIONS,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE AERO PROPULSION LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Forbes,Fred W.
• Yarymovych,Michael I.

Report Date:

1966-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The most current technology for expandable and modular structures with direct emphasis on the immediate and future application to manned space missions is presented. The scope is limited to the following a brief review of key historical accomplishments, major results of research efforts in expandable and modular structures, and immediate and longer range manned applications for these structures. Author

Descriptors:

• *STATE OF THE ART
• *MODULAR SPACE CONSTRUCTION
• *EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES
• *MANNED SPACECRAFT
• REPORTS
• STATE OF THE ART
• REPORTS
• STRUCTURES

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE