Disintegratable aerodynamic brake

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1978-01-23

1980-02-05

Kelmachter, Barry L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Retarding and restraining devices

Aerodynamic retarders

102105, 244 324, 244117A, 244160, 244163, B64C 932, B64G 120

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041869001

ABSTRACT:
A disintegratable aerodynamic brake is disclosed for use on a re-entry vehicle for retarding vehicle speed upon re-entry. The brake is connected to the travelling vehicle and is fabricated from a refractory material and is configured to progressively fuse and disintegrate as it becomes heated by friction as the vehicle encounters increasing atmospheric resistance upon reentry thereinto, so as to retard vehicle speed.

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patent: 3189477 (1965-06-01), Shaffer
patent: 3243313 (1966-03-01), Aves
patent: 3287019 (1966-11-01), Arthur

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