EXPANDABLE SPACE STRUCTURE

Abstract

A representative space mission profile is defined at an altitude of 257 n mi and 33.3 deg inclination. Preliminary design criteria, including structural loads and space environmental conditions, are established. Effects of thermal radiation, meteoroids, and space radiation are discussed. Results of thermal heat balance analyses programed on the IBM 7090 are presented. Structural factors of safety are defined. A structural configuration is chosen from the standpoint of strength, operational reliability, manufacturing feasibility, and minimum weight and cost. Preliminary tooling and fabrication studies are discussed. Tests completed to determine feasibility of deployment and stowage are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0296899

Entities

People

  • A. Corell
  • E. Lane
  • P.m. Knox Jr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Fabrication
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Space Systems
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites