Ordnance – Rocket launching – Underwater launching
Patent
1984-02-23
1985-10-29
Brown, David H.
Ordnance
Rocket launching
Underwater launching
89 114, 89 1810, 244160, 244219, F41F 304
Patent
active
045494649
ABSTRACT:
An inflatable shroud allows a propulsion system that is stored in fixed length and diameter cylinders or silos to occupy all of the available packaging length. When inflated the shroud provides the desired aerodynamic shape to reduce drag and improve performance. The inflatable shroud may be used on any aerodynamic structure that would benefit from an improved aerodynamic shape.
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Hawkins David K.
Sauvageau Donald R.
Brown David H.
Morton Thiokol Inc.
White Gerald K.
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