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Large composite structures processing technologies for reusable launch vehicles
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | McIver, K. Johnston, N. J. Clinton Jr., R. G. Sidwell, D. Belvin, H. L. Cano, R. J. Vickers, J. H. Hulcher, A. B. McMahon, W. M. Franklin, W. |
| Copyright Year | 2001 |
| Description | Significant efforts have been devoted to establishing the technology foundation to enable the progression to large scale composite structures fabrication. We are not capable today of fabricating many of the composite structures envisioned for the second generation reusable launch vehicle (RLV). Conventional 'aerospace' manufacturing and processing methodologies (fiber placement, autoclave, tooling) will require substantial investment and lead time to scale-up. Out-of-autoclave process techniques will require aggressive efforts to mature the selected technologies and to scale up. Focused composite processing technology development and demonstration programs utilizing the building block approach are required to enable envisioned second generation RLV large composite structures applications. Government/industry partnerships have demonstrated success in this area and represent best combination of skills and capabilities to achieve this goal. |
| File Size | 5386070 |
| Page Count | 37 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_20010067250 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t2z36rv71 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2001-02-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Composite Materials Fabrication Composite Structures Reusable Launch Vehicles Technology Assessment Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports ServerĀ (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |