Complex Curvature Retractable Pin Tool Friction Stir Pathfinder Campaign
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Friction Stir Welding↗
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Michael Elsperman
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Deep Space Habitat Primary Structure - A Comparison between Metallic, Inflatable, and Composite Materials
This paper presents a comprehensive trade study comparing metallic, inflatable, and composite primary structure materials for a Mars Transit Habitat module. The study evaluates the impact of these materials on the overall mass, outfitting, and mission complexity of the habitat. The results show that the composite module outperforms the other options in terms of minimum mass, being 33% lighter than the metallic configurations and 41% lighter than the inflatable option. The study highlights the potential of composite habitats for future space missions and emphasizes the need for further development and testing to increase the Technology Readiness Level.
Matthew T. Ziglar↗