Vehicle enshrouding apparatus

Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Attitude control

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244158, 244163, B64G 100

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041665988

ABSTRACT:
Stowable and inflatable apparatus for enshrouding a vehicle. The apparatus, in its most generic and most basic embodiment, includes an inflatable framework external of which is attached a multilayer superinsulating blanket shroud. The inflatable tubular framework includes a plurality of inflatable tubular-shaped longitudinal members in spaced-apart relationship, and a plurality of inflatable toroidal-shaped members also in spaced-apart relationship. Each of the toroidal-shaped members is positioned essentially perpendicular to, and in contact with, each of the tubular-shaped longitudinal members. The inventive apparatus solves the problems which are inherent in enclosing a large, relatively hot space vehicle to retain the heat therefrom, and in folding (and stowing) and in unfolding an apparatus in a space environment.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3220004 (1965-11-01), Gillespie, Jr.
patent: 3405886 (1968-10-01), Gosnell et al.

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