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Gossamer Spacecraft: Membrane And Inflatable Structures Technology For Space Applications
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Abstract
Part 1 Technology Background: Overview of Gossamer Structures History of Relevant Inflatable High-Precision Space Structures Technology Development. Part 2 Fundamentals of Mechanics and Materials: Mechanics of Membrane Structures Fundamentals of Membrane Optics - Modelling and Deployment of Inflatable Space Structures Materials for Inflatables in Space Rigidization Mechanisms and Materials Atomic Oxygen Effects on Space Inflatable Materials Solar Ultraviolet and Space Radiation Effects on Inflatable Materials Electromagnetic Properties of Thin Metallized Materials. Part 3 Test Methods: Multidisciplinary Testing of Thin-Film Inflatable Structures Rigidization Materials Testing Electromagnetic Testing on Thin Metallized Materials. Part 4 Mission Concepts and Systems: Inflation Systems Deployment Control Mechanisms and Packing Methodologies for Inflatable and Membrane Space Structures Space Inflatable Radiometer System Concept Radar Applications Inflatable Solar Arrays Gossamer Sailcraft Technology Solar Shades Inflatable Habitats Advanced Concepts Appendix - Selected Properties of Various Membrane Materials.