Conceptual Inflatable Fabric Structures for Protective Crew Quarters Systems in Space Vehicles and Space Habitat Structures
Abstract
This paper describes the development of notional inflatable/deployable secondary structures and their potential for use as inflatable/deployable protective crew quarters systems and inflatable/deployable emergency airlock systems concepts aboard manned spacecraft. These notional structures and their components are described, and their system behaviors are evaluated using an explicit commercial finite element analysis code. Additionally, the effects of inflation pressure and mounting methods on their deployed shapes,wrinkling deformations, volume changes, air masses, limit loads, and textile stresses are characterized and discussed. Of paramount importance to the research described in this research are the lessons learned regarding textile materials and mechanics as related to the development of inflatable/deployable textile structures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1012988
Entities
People
- Paul V. Cavallaro
- Russell W. Smith
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center