Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Mar 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992aiaa.confs....p&link_type=abstract
AIAA, Space Programs and Technologies Conference, Huntsville, AL, Mar. 24-27, 1992. 14 p.
Mathematics
Logic
Launch Vehicle Configurations, Shrouds, Space Exploration, Structural Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Economic Analysis, Stage Separation, Technological Forecasting
Scientific paper
The focus of this paper is to identify and discuss the functional requirements and expected features of large-diameter shrouds for use with Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) launch vehicles. Particular emphasis is placed on how these extremely large shrouds result in unique and unprecedented design, manufacturing, and operational challenges. SEI mission profiles and lunar/Mars shroud sizes are presented. Large shroud diameter impacts on structures design, manufacturing, testing, processing, and vehicle integration are illustrated. Results of trade studies for large-diameter shroud cost and weight are summarized and payload environmental protection measures outlined. Payload and shroud processing and operational considerations are discussed in some detail and alternative launch processing scenarios are proposed. This work concludes that current shroud design and manufacturing technologies are fully capable of producing SEI sized structures to meet the nation's future large launch vehicle requirements.
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