Deployable shield

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1969-02-24

1982-02-09

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244121, 244158A, 343 18A, B64G 122, B64G 152

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043146821

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism is described for deploying a shield from a space vehicle or the like. Such a shield may be employed for minimizing radar echo, for protecting the vehicle from solar radiation, or for providing a bumper for minimizing damage from micrometeoroids. A spring loaded mechanism is provided so that the shield can be folded into a compact package for launch of the space vehicle. The spring loaded mechanism further provides for rapid development of the shield when restraints are released. Arrangements are provided for deploying semi-cylindrical shields and quarter spherical shields.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3197158 (1965-07-01), Rogallo
patent: 3349396 (1967-10-01), Reed
patent: 3349397 (1967-10-01), Rosenthal
patent: 3427619 (1969-02-01), Wesch et al.

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