Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Attitude control
Patent
1974-05-30
1979-09-04
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Attitude control
244158, 244163, B64G 100
Patent
active
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.
Dunlap David E.
Seapy Harvey S.
Seifert Clair F.
Jordan Charles T.
Rusz Joseph E.
Tashjian Arsen
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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