Written by many experts in the field, this book brings together, in one place, the state of the art of membrane and inflatable structure technology for space applications. With increased pressure to reduce costs associated with design, fabrication and launch of space structures, there has been a resurgence of interest in membrane structures for extraterrestrial use. Applications for membrane and inflatable structures in space include lunar and planetary habitats, RF reflectors and waveguides, optical and IR imaging, solar concentrators for solar power and propulsion, sun shades, solar sails and many others. The text begins with a broad overview and historical review of membrane and inflatable applications in space technology. It proceeds into theoretical discussion of mechanics and physics of membrane structures; chemical and processing issues related to membrane materials; developments in deployment; and ground testing. The book then proceeds into current applications and case studies.
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Christopher H. M. Jenkins is Director, Materials Engineering and Science Program at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He earned his B.S. degree in Physics from the Florida Institute of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. He specializes in computation and experimental mechanics, continuum and solid mechanics, compliant structures, and structural dynamics.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory, New York, International Astronautical Federation, Acta Astronautica, Langley Research Center, Materials Conference, Next Generation Space Telescope, Journal of Spacecraft, The Aerospace Corporation, Air Force Research Laboratory, California Inst, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Goddard Space Flight Center, High Performance Polymers, Mode Frequency, United States, Hubble Space Telescope, Interstellar Probe, Electromagnetics Research Branch, The Netherlands, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Department of Defense, Marshall Space Flight Center, Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Membranes, Aerospace Expandable Structures Conference Transactions New!
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- Space Technology (Young Scientist) by Hemesh Alles on page 469, and Back Matter
- The Solar System (3 Vol Set) (Magill's Choice) by Roger Smith on page 500, and Back Matter
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