NASA NTRS · 19920000033
Rapidly Deployable Enclosure
Abstract
Balloons expand to surround and seal off equipment. Housing of undeployed enclosure encircles equipment to be enclosed. Deployed enclosure surrounds equipment and seals it from environment. Fully deployed within few seconds. Conceived to shield rocket booster from ocean water when dropped after launching spacecraft, adapted to suit terrestrial equipment that must be shielded quickly against impending immersion.
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Rournier, Walter L., Burgy, N. Frank. 1992-01-01. Rapidly Deployable Enclosure. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000033
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