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A Tension Shell Structure for Application to Entry VehiclesThe shape of a shell of revolution designed t o have only tensile stresses under axisymmetric aerodynamic loadings has been derived on the basis of linear membrane theory. values of circumferential tension is also given. The results of this paper indicate that the design of an entry vehicle based on the tension shell concept leads to desirable aerodynamic and structural characteristics, namely, high drag and low weight.
Document ID
19650007859
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Technical Note (TN)
Authors
Anderson, Melvin S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Robinson, James C. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Bush, Harold S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Fralich, Robert W. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 2, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1965
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TN-D-2675
Accession Number
65N17460
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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