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Nonsurvivable momentum exchange systemA demiseable momentum exchange system includes a base and a flywheel rotatably supported on the base. The flywheel includes a web portion defining a plurality of web openings and a rim portion. The momentum exchange system further includes a motor for driving the flywheel and a cover for engaging the base to substantially enclose the flywheel. The system may also include components having a melting temperature below 1500 degrees Celsius. The momentum exchange system is configured to demise on reentry.
Document ID
20080009511
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Roder, Russell
Ahronovich, Eliezer
Davis, III, Milton C.
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
November 6, 2007
Subject Category
Aeronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-11/251,537
Patent Number: US-Patent-7,290,737
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-7,290,737
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-11/251,537

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