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Integrated Composite Stiffener Structure (ICoSS) Concept for Planetary Entry VehiclesResults from the design, manufacturing, and testing of a lightweight Integrated Composite Stiffened Structure (ICoSS) concept, intended for multi-mission planetary entry vehicles are presented. Tests from both component and full-scale tests for a typical Earth Entry Vehicle forward shell manufactured using the ICoSS concept are presented and advantages of the concept for the particular application of passive Earth Entry Vehicles over other structural concepts are discussed.
Document ID
20160007718
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kellas, Sotiris (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
June 20, 2016
Publication Date
January 4, 2016
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NF1676L-21783
Report Number: NF1676L-21783
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2016 AIAA SciTech Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 4, 2016
End Date: January 8, 2016
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 432938.09.02.07.03.24
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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