Analysis of new ultralight weight, high-drag concept which employs structural principles similar to those used in suspension bridges or bicycle wheel design, that is, high-strength filamentary strings in pure tension, central support member, and equatorial ring that is stabilized against buckling by forebody and afterbody strings; 12-in. diam models have been constructed from trilene monofilaments with plexiglass rings and central supports; following materials might be best for flight vehicles, strings of "S" glass yarn (Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp), toroidal ring of aluminum, and central support of aluminum honeycomb sandwich.


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    Title :

    Tension string structure for planetary entry vehicles


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:
    Alai, J.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :