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Accession Number:
AD0607541
Title:
EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS
Corporate Author:
AIR FORCE AERO PROPULSION LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Report Date:
1964-07-30
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.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0607541
Pages:
0049
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
1.83MB
