Author : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781794430136
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)
Book Synopsis Comparison of Analysis with Test for Static Loading of Two Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Concepts by : National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Download or read book Comparison of Analysis with Test for Static Loading of Two Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Concepts written by National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acceptance of new spacecraft structural architectures and concepts requires validated design methods to minimize the expense involved with technology demonstration via flight-testing. Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) architectures are attractive for spacecraft deceleration because they are lightweight, store compactly, and utilize the atmosphere to decelerate a spacecraft during entry. However, designers are hesitant to include these inflatable approaches for large payloads or spacecraft because of the lack of flight validation. This publication summarizes results comparing analytical results with test data for two concepts subjected to representative entry, static loading. The level of agreement and ability to predict the load distribution is considered sufficient to enable analytical predictions to be used in the design process. Lyle, Karen H. Langley Research Center NASA/TM-2015-218778, L-20573, NF1676L-21778
