Download or read book Discussion Meeting on Gossamer Spacecraft ultralightweight Spacecraft written by Roy G. Brerton and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concepts, technology, and application of ultralightweight structures in space are examined.
Download or read book Discussion Meeting on Gossamer Sapcecraft written by Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document presents a review of a two-day meeting to examine the concepts, technology, and application of ultralightweight structures in space. These structures are referred to here as Gossamer Spacecraft, and they represent a generic class of space vehicle or structure characterized by a low mass per unit area ... Typical Gossamer concepts include the solar sail, the space tether, and various two- and three-dimensional, large, lightweight structures that can be deployed or assembled in space. The Gossamer Spacecraft has a high potential for use as a transportation deveice (solar sail), as a science instrument (reflecting or occulting antenna), or as a large structural component for an enclosure, manned platform, or other human habitat. Inflatable structures appear to be one possible building element for large ultralightweight structures in space." -- P. vii.
Download or read book Technology for Large Space Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.
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Download or read book Progress In Astronautics and Aeronautics written by C. H. Jenkins and published by AIAA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Structural Dynamics Experimental Activities in Ultra lightweight and Inflatable Space Structures written by Richard S. Pappa and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper reports recently completed structural dynamics experimental activities with new ultra-lightweight and inflatable space structures (a.k.a., "Gossamer" spacecraft) at NASA Langley Research Center, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Nine aspects of this work are covered: 1) inflated, rigidized tubes, 2) active control experiments, 3) photogrammetry, 4) laser vibrometry, 5) modal tests of inflatable structures, 6) in-vacuum modal tests, 7) tensioned membranes, 8) deployment tests, and 9) flight experiment support. Structural dynamics will play a major role in the design and eventually in-space deployment and performance of Grossamer spacecraft. Experimental research and development such as this is required to validate new analysis methods.
Download or read book Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft written by C. H. Jenkins and published by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics). This book was released on 2006 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pace of progress in gossamer technology has been strong since the publication of Gossamer Spacecraft: Membrane and Inflatable Structures Technology for Space Applications in 2001. Solar sails are an obvious and public evidence of this trend. But there have been many other advances as well in structures, materials, testing, and systems engineering. Recent Advances in Gossamer Spacecraft focuses on many of these, either as gossamer technology that was not sufficiently represented in the previous volume, or that has had significant growth and activity in the intervening years. The most accurate and up-to-date information has been assembled, reviewed, and presented by an outstanding group of experts.
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Download or read book Photogrammetry of a 5m Inflatable Space Antenna with Consumer Digital Cameras written by Richard S. Pappa and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses photogrammetric measurements of a 5m-diameter inflatable space antenna using four Kodak DC290 (2.1 megapixel) digital cameras. The study had two objectives: 1) Determine the photogrammetric measurement precision obtained using multiple consumer-grade digital cameras and 2) Gain experience with new commercial photogrammetry software packages, specifically PhotoModeler Pro from Eos Systems, Inc. The paper covers the eight steps required using this hardware/software combination. The baseline data set contained four images of the structure taken from various viewing directions. Each image came from a separate camera. This approach simulated the situation of using multiple time-synchronized cameras, which will be required in future tests of vibrating or deploying ultra-lightweight space structures. With four images, the average measurement precision for more than 500 points on the antenna surface was less than 0.020 inches inplane and approximately 0.050 inches out-of-plane.
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