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Polymer Matrix Composites for Propulsion SystemsThe Access-to-Space study identified the requirement for lightweight structures to achieve orbit with a single-stage vehicle. Thus a task was undertaken to examine the use of polymer matrix composites for propulsion components. It was determined that the effort of this task would be to extend previous efforts with polymer matrix composite feedlines and demonstrate the feasibility of manufacturing large diameter feedlines with a complex shape and integral flanges, (i.e. all one piece with a 90 deg bend), and assess their performance under a cryogenic atmosphere.
Document ID
20030062118
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Nettles, Alan T.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Composites Engineering
Location: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 20, 2003
End Date: May 26, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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