Physics
Scientific paper
Apr 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993stia...9329900d&link_type=abstract
AIAA, Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, 34th, La Jolla, CA, Apr. 19-22, 1993, 15 p.
Physics
Aerobraking, Lunar Flight, Orbit Transfer Vehicles, Orbital Assembly, Structural Design, Systems Engineering, Large Space Structures, Shells (Structural Forms), Space Station Freedom, Stiffness, Structural Analysis, Thermal Protection
Scientific paper
A multidisciplinary conceptual study was conducted to define a reusable Lunar transfer vehicle (LTV) aerobrake which could be launched on a Space Shuttle or Titan IV and assembled on orbit at Space Station Freedom. A major objective of this study was to design an aerobrake, with integrated structure and thermal protection systems, which has a mass less than 20 percent (9040 lb) of the LTV lunar return mass. This paper describes the aerobrake segmentation concepts, the structural concepts, a joint concept for assembly, and a structural design with analysis of the aerobrake. Results show that a 50-foot diameter LTV aerobrake can be designed for on-orbit assembly which will achieve the 20 percent mass budget.
Dorsey John T.
Tutterow Robin D.
Watson Judith J.
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