Composite material technology requirements for large precision space structuresThe development of dimensionally stable, precision composite structures has been recognized as a high risk technology driver in NASA's continuing large space structures research. Attempts are being made to understand the influences controlling thermal performance in such composites, and specifically in composite sandwich panels. The necessary tools for such composite panels' deployment, the experimental verification of analytical predictions, and the demonstration of technology in small scale hardware, are presently addressed.
Document ID
19850055240
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mcelroy, P. M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Helms, R. G. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)