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Brandon Anderson Week 1: January 18 th , 2007. Structures Group. Sizing the Structural Architecture. Departure and Arrival Vehicles DE Based on Historical Data (Apollo) Other vehicles depend heavily on D&C, propulsion 90% fuel 10% structure Comm. Satellites
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Brandon AndersonWeek 1: January 18th, 2007 Structures Group
Sizing the Structural Architecture • Departure and Arrival Vehicles • DE Based on Historical Data (Apollo) • Other vehicles depend heavily on D&C, propulsion • 90% fuel 10% structure • Comm. Satellites • Based on historical Mars satellite data • Heat Shields • As intended for taxi capsule
Conclusions • Many Factors to Consider and Derive • Radiation Shielding • Thermal Shielding • Structural Material Selection • Critical Loading (launch, pressure vessels, etc.) • Integration of Propulsion, life support, etc.