Method and device for protecting a liquid rocket booster from im

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1989-01-26

1990-10-09

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

244121, 244160, B64D 4500

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049615505

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for protecting a first stage liquid rocket booster from impact damage and environmental damage so as to permit recovery from a sea water landing and reuse without major rehaul of the rocket engine of the booster. A cylindrical double walled structural member encircles the nozzles of the rocket engine and precludes impact damage after the booster has landed nose first in the water. A flexible water impervious sleeve means is carried within the double walled structural member and deployed prior to impact. The sleeve extends from the booster and collapses inwardly upon itself to prevent entry of sea water into the rocket engine and associated equipment.

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patent: 3286951 (1966-11-01), Kendall
patent: 4166598 (1979-09-01), Seifert et al.
patent: 4830314 (1989-05-01), Hujsak
patent: 4832288 (1989-05-01), Kendall et al.

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