This paper describes a new aerobrake construction concept for the Mars mission, based on the NASA design, which utilizes a truss structure for supporting hexagonally shaped panels used for thermal protection system. Compared to previous designs, the aerobrake geometry in the new concept is modified to include a more accurate doubly-curved structure, and the analysis includes more realistic aerodynamic loads. The structural weight of the aerobrake is reduced by using variable truss and panel cross sections.


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    Title :

    Aerobrake construction concepts for the Mars mission


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space 90: The Second International Conference ; 1990 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States


    Publication date :

    1990-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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