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Enveloping Aerodynamic DeceleratorAn inflatable aerodynamic deceleration method and system is provided for use with an atmospheric entry payload. The inflatable aerodynamic decelerator includes an inflatable envelope and an inflatant, wherein the inflatant is configured to fill the inflatable envelope to an inflated state such that the inflatable envelope surrounds the atmospheric entry payload, causing aerodynamic forces to decelerate the atmospheric entry payload.
Document ID
20180002510
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Nock, Kerry T.
Aaron, Kim M.
McRonald, Angus D.
Gates, Kristin L.
Date Acquired
April 24, 2018
Publication Date
February 6, 2018
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNX11CI01P
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,884,693
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/543,694
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