Structuring the outer-planet spacecraft
Thermoelectric outer planet spacecraft /TOPS/ structural problems associated with high gain antenna and electronic equipment
Dawe, R. H.↗
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Land impact of the Apollo command module
Apollo command module land impact capability, discussing impact dynamics, possible landing area, spacecraft structure, crew couch and strut attenuation system, etc
Benson, H. E.↗
Emergency escape system Patent
Design and specifications of emergency escape system for spacecraft structures
Kinzler, J. A.↗
Capillary radiator Patent
Capillary radiator for carrying heat transfer liquid in planetary spacecraft structures
Vary, A.↗
Thruster exhaust effects upon spacecraft
Thruster exhaust effects on spacecraft structures
Lyon, W. C.↗
Aerospace systems pyrotechnic shock data - Ground test and flight. Volume 1 - Summary and analysis Final report, Jun. 1968 - Mar. 1970
Characteristics of shock loads on spacecraft structures produced by pyrotechnics and explosive devices - Vol. 1
Kacena, W. J., III↗
Aerospace systems pyrotechnic shock data /ground test and flight/. Volume 3 - Data Final report, Jun. 1968 - Mar. 1970
Determination of shock loads on spacecraft structures created by explosive separation of components - Vol. 3
Kacena, W. J., III↗
Aerospace systems pyrotechnic shock data /ground test and flight/. Volume 4 - Lockheed data and analyses Final report, Jun. 1968 - Mar. 1970
Compilation of shock loads on spacecraft structures produced by actuation of pyrotechnics and explosive devices - Vol. 4
Kacena, W. J., III↗
Aerospace systems pyrotechnic shock data /ground test and flight/. Volume 5 - Lockheed data and analyses Final report, Jun. 1968 - Mar. 1970
Characteristics of shock loads induced on spacecraft structures by initiation of explosive pin pullers - Vol. 5
Kacena, W. J., III↗
Optimum pressure vessel design based on fracture mechanics and reliability criteria
Optimization design methods for spacecraft structural systems and subsystems
Heer, E.↗
Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects on Materials - Space Vehicle Design Criteria
Effects of nuclear and space radiation on mechanical, thermal, and optical properties of spacecraft structural materials
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Design-development testing - Space vehicle design criteria
Criteria and procedures for testing spacecraft structural elements and components
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Meteoroid damage assessment - Space vehicle design criteria
Meteoroid damage determination and spacecraft structure protection and reliability
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A study of low velocity impacts into thin sheet aluminum and nylon cloth
Simulation of secondary meteoroid flux by impact of single projectiles on thin sheet aluminum and nylon cloth to define penetration mechanics of spacecraft structures and space suit material
Flaherty, R. E.↗
Nonmetallic-materials development for spacecraft applications
The development, characteristics, and applications of nonmetallic materials used for spacecraft structures are discussed. The effects of extremes in environment as a factor in material selection are considered. Material design parameters are especially complex because of the requirements imposed for additional fire safety and resistance to the free space and lunar surface environment.
Dawn, F. S.↗
Special flammability test techniques
The tests performed to determine the flammability of materials used in spacecraft structures are described. The purposes of the tests and the expected results are examined. The effects of various atmospheres on flammability are discussed. The test equipment used in conducting various tests are illustrated and explained.
Sauers, D. G.↗
Stage separation of parallel-staged shuttle vehicles, a capability assessment
The separation concept for stage separation of parallel staged space shuttle vehicles is discussed. The forward link separation concept is emphasized. The effects of aerodynamic interference and component mass are analyzed. Qualitative measurements used to perform a preliminary evaluation of various separation system concepts are presented. Line drawings are included to clarify the mechanisms and spacecraft structures used in stage separation.
Hurley, M. J.↗
The degradation of alzak by short wavelength ultraviolet radiation
The changes in reflectance of thermal aluminum coating samples exposed to different irradiating utraviolet wavelengths are discussed. It is shown that the coating is damaged faster and further by 180 to 210 in radiation than by Lyman alpha radiation. On an equivalent incident energy basis, Lyman alpha does less damage than 180 to 210 nm radiation. Above 300 nm no degradation is observed for long exposures and below 300 nm increasing degradation with decreasing wavelength is found. It is concluded that Lyman alpha radiation need not be included in laboratory testing of this thermal coating for spacecraft structures.
Donohoe, M. J.↗