Launch Vehicle Recovery - ILC Dover

Advanced Launch System Impact Attenuation System

Challenge

• Recover 1st Stage Avionics and Propulsion with Soft Earth Landing Mass: 55,000 lbs
• Sink Rate: 50 ft/sec
• Ground Speed: 50 ft/s
• Max Deceleration: 10 g

Program Highlights: Materials Development, Friction Studies

• Dynamic and Structural Analysis
• Trade Studies of Geometry, Fill Media, Configuration, Materials, Fab Techniques, ALS Interface Attachment, System Packaging
• System Design: Eight Cylinders w/Elliptical End Caps - 70 in X 90 in, 20 psig Inflation Pressure Activation

For more information on Engineered Inflatables, please contact Gil Baird.