NASA NTRS · 20180002510
Enveloping Aerodynamic Decelerator
Abstract
An inflatable aerodynamic deceleration method and system is provided for use with an atmospheric entry payload. The inflatable aerodynamic decelerator includes an inflatable envelope and an inflatant, wherein the inflatant is configured to fill the inflatable envelope to an inflated state such that the inflatable envelope surrounds the atmospheric entry payload, causing aerodynamic forces to decelerate the atmospheric entry payload.
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Nock, Kerry T., Aaron, Kim M., McRonald, Angus D., Gates, Kristin L.. 2018-02-06. Enveloping Aerodynamic Decelerator. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20180002510
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