Modular Damage Detection for Expandable and Inflatable StructuresNASA has identified potential damage from micrometeoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) impacts as a primary threat to Commercial Crew Program vehicles. The International Space Station (ISS) and extraterrestrial habitats also exhibit the risk of damage caused by MMODs. Currently no integrated in-situ or real-time health monitoring damage detection system is being used for expandable and inflatable structures. A novel, modular damage detection system design that incorporates interchangeable and replaceable sensory panels in a foldable architecture is described. The design implements technologies that provide for situational awareness, self-configuration, and damage detection and localization. The system is applicable for the new Gateway and surface and ground support infrastructure
Document ID
20190025248
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lewis, Mark E. (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Gibson, Tracy L. (Southeastern Universities Research Association Washington, DC, United States)
Medelius, Pedro J. (ASRC Aerospace Corp. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
May 20, 2019
Publication Date
May 15, 2019
Subject Category
Structural MechanicsSpacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
KSC-E-DAA-TN67752
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS)