Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – With fuel system details
Patent
1994-06-30
1996-10-01
Barefoot, Galen L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
With fuel system details
244 52, 244 54, 60204, 60232, B64C 1502
Patent
active
055605591
ABSTRACT:
A thrust-vectoring actuation system for a rocket nozzle is provided with a force sensor to enable detection of transient loads during startup and shutdown of a rocket engine. A motor responds to transient loads in excess of a predetermined threshold to drive the rocket nozzle in a direction of compliance with the transient loads.
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Allied-Signal Inc.
Barefoot Galen L.
Rafter John R.
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