Rigid aeroshell systems are rapidly approaching the payload limit that current technology can deliver while fitting within the payload envelope of existing launch vehicles. The need for higher entry mass, landing elevation, and more controllability has pushed NASA to improve existing atmospheric entry technologies to further its scientific and exploration capabilities. Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators (HIADs) are an emerging technology that allows entry vehicles to deliver larger payloads to higher landing elevations by providing a larger aeroshell diameter than rigid aeroshells. HIADs offer new methods of entry vehicle trajectory control through shape morphing of the inflatable aeroshell. This dissertation explores different concepts of morphing a HIAD by assessing its structural integrity, aerodynamic performance, and systems integration. Analytical models are developed to predict the amount of force required to achieve a desired morphed shape, an actuator and sensor are selected based on performance requirements, and a controller is designed to morph the HIAD through Lift-to-Drag modulation. The actuator and sensor system and controller are then integrated into a small-scale development unit of a HIAD and experimental results are compared to numerical simulations. Conclusions and contributions of this research are presented along with a discussion on further research opportunities of Morphing HIADs.


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    Title :

    Morphing Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) Mechanisms and Controls: PhD Preliminary Exam


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    Conference:

    PhD Preliminary Examination for Adam Slagle ; 2017 ; Hampton, VA, US


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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