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New_-_CREEP_TESTING_OF_HIGH_PERFORMANCE_MATERIALS_FOR_INFLATABLE STRUCTURES
Creep_Testing_for_Inflatable_Structures.pdf-- 1.76M
Stephen E. Scarborough, Thad Fredrickson, David P. Cadogan, and Gil Baird

Self-Healing_Technology_for_Gas_Retention_Structures_and_Space_Suit_Systems_1
2007-01-3211.pdf -- 1.2M
J. Ferl, J. Ware, D. Cadogan and J. Yavorsky

Intelligent_Flexible_Materials_for_Deployable_Space_Structures__InFlex
ILC_Dover_InFlex_ICE1CB9C7.pdf -- 409K
David Cadogan, Craig Scheir, Anshu Dixit, Jody Ware, Janet Ferl - ILC Dover LP
Dr. Emily Cooper, Dr. Peter Kopf - TIAX

Concept_Study_of_a_35-m_Spherical_Reflector_System_for_NEXRAD_in_Space_Application
AIAA-2006-1604-689.pdf John K. H. Lin - ILC Dover Houfei Fang, Eastwood Im, & Ubaldo O. Quijano - Jet Propulsion Lab

An_Evaluation_of_Inflatable_Truss_Frame_for_Space_Applications
trussfrm.pdf -- 163K
D. K. Darooka, S. E. Scarborough, D. P. Cadogan - Research and Technology Department - ILC Dover; Frederica DE

Rigidizable_Materials_for_use_in_Gossamer_Space_Inflatable_Structures
AIAA2001-1417.pdf -- 319K
David P. Cadogan and Stephen E. Scarborough

UV_Rigidizable_Carbon-Reinforced_Isogrid_Inflatable_Booms
AIAA2002-1202.pdf -- 169K
Ronald E. Allred and Andrea E. Hoyt, Adherent Technologies, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Paul M. McElroy, McElroy Science & Engineering, Inc., La Cresenta, CA
Stephen Scarborough and David P. Cadogan, ILC Dover, Frederica, DE

Shape_Memory_Composite_Development_For_Use_In_Gossamer_Space_Inflatable_Structures
AIAA2002-1372.pdf -- 409K
David P. Cadogan, Stephen E. Scarborough, John K. Lin, George H. Sapna III, ILC Dover, Frederica, DE

Elevated_Temperature_Mechanical_Characterization_Of_Isogrid_Booms
AIAA2003-1824.pdf -- 409K
Stephen E. Scarborough and David P. Cadogan - ILC Dover, Frederica, DE
Lauren M. Pederson and Joseph R. Blandino - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Gary L. Steckel and Wayne K. Stuckey - The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA

Structures

Applications_of_Inflatable_Rigidizable_Structures
Copyright 2006 Stephen E. Scarborough & David P. Cadogan - ILC Dover

Shape_Memory_Composite_Development_For_Use_In_Gossamer_Space_Inflatable_Structures
AIAA-2006-1896-671[1].pdf
John K. H. Lin, Carl F. Knoll & Cliff E. Willey - ILC Dover

Inflatable_Space_Structures_A_New_Paradigm_for_Space_Structure_Design
structures.pdf -- 383K
D. Cadogan, M. Grahne, M. Mikulas

Inflatable_Truss_Support_Structures_for_Future_Large_Space_Telescopes
teltruss.pdf -- 4.88MB
C. Perrygo - Swales Aerospace, Inc. D. Cadogan, M. Grahne - ILC Dover

Advanced_Space_Structure_Concepts_and_Their_Development
advstct.pdf -- 1430K
D. K. Darooka - ILC Dover; Frederica & DE D. W. Jensen - Brigham Young University, Provo UT

Inflatable_Rigidizable_Hexapod_Structure_Testbed_For_Shape_And_Vibration_Control
AIAA2002-1451.pdf -- 2,446K
O. Adetona , L.H. Keel, Tennessee State University
L.G. Horta, Structural Dynamic Branch, NASA Langley Research Center
D.P. Cadogan, G.H. Sapna, S.E. Scarborough, ILC Dover

Inflatable_Rigidizable_Isogrid_Boom_Development
AIAA2002-1297.pdf -- 423K
John K. H. Lin, George H. Sapna III, David P. Cadogan, Stephen E. Scarborough, ILC Dover, Frederica, DE

Antennas

The_Development_of_Inflatable_Space_Radar_Reflectarrays
David P. Cadogan, John K. Lin, and Mark S. Grahne

An Inflatable Microstrip Reflectarray Concept for Ka-Band Applications
AIAA2000-1831.pdf -- 1214K
John K. H. Lin and David P. Cadogan

Concept_Study_of_a_35-m_Spherical_Reflector_System_for_NEXRAD_in_Space_Application
AIAA-2006-1604-689.pdf
John K. H. Lin - ILC Dover
Houfei Fang, Eastwood Im, & Ubaldo O. Quijano - Jet Propulsion Lab

A_Hybrid_Inflatable_Dish_Antenna_System_for_Spacecraft
AIAA2001-1258.pdf - 213K
Cliff E. Willey, Ron C. Schulze, Robert S. Bokulic, William E. Skullney Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel, MD
John K. H. Lin, Dave P. Cadogan, Carl F. Knoll ILC Dover LP; Frederica, DE

Advanced_Precipitation_Radar_Antenna_Singly_Curved_Parabolic_Antenna_Reflector_Development.
AIAA2003-1651.pdf - 409K
John K. Lin, George H. Sapna III, Stephen E. Scarborough, Bernardo C. Lopez

Ballutes & Decelerators

Structural_Analysis_and_Testing_of_the_Inflatable_Re-Entry_Vehicle_Experiment__IRVE
AIAA-2006-16992.pdf
Megan Dixon & Cliff E. Willley - ILC Dover
Michael C. Lindell & Stephen J. Hughes - NASA

Solar Arrays

Inflatable_Solar_Array_Technology
AIAAreno.pdf -- 441K
D. Cadogan, J. Lin, M. Grahne

Deployment_Control_Mechanisms_for_Inflatable_Space_Structures
mech_99.pdf -- 570K
D. Cadogan, M. Grahne

Inflatable_Solar_Arrays_Revolutionary_Technology
solar.pdf -- 455K
M. Grahne, D. Cadogan

Next_Generation_Space_Telescope_Inflatable_Sunshield_Development
isis.pdf -- 725K C. Sandy, D. Cadogan, M. Grahne

Effects_of_Manufacturing_and_Deployment_on_Thin_Films_for_the_NGST_Sunshade
ngstfilm.pdf -- 583K
Eve M. Wooldridge, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Charles E. Powers, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Jacqueline A. Townsend, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Wanda C. Peters, Swales Aerospace, Inc., Beltsville, MD
David P. Cadogan, ILC Dover, Frederica, DE
John K. H. Lin, ILC Dover, Frederica, DE

Inflatable_Boom_Controlled_Deployment_Mechanism_for_the_Inflatable_Sunshield_In_Space__ISIS__Flight_Experiment
aeromech.pdf -- 163K
George H. Sapna III, John Folke, Charles R. Sandy, and David P. Cadogan

Development_Of_A_Multifunctional_Inflatable_Structure_For_The_PowerSphere_Concept
AIAA2002-1707.pdf -- 224K
Edward J. Simburger, James Matsumoto (The Aerospace Corporation), John Lin, Carl Knoll (ILC Dover), Suraj Rawal, Alan Perry (Lockheed Martin), Dave Barnett (Community PowerCorp.), Todd Peterson, Tom Kerslake, and Henry Curtis (NASA Glenn)

Development__Design__And_Testing_Of_Powersphere_Multifunctional_Ultraviolet-Rigidizable_Inflatable_Structures
AIAA2003-1897.pdf -- 409K
Edward J. Simburger, Thomas W. Giants, James H. Matsumoto, Alexander Garcia III, John K. Lin, Jonathan R. Day, Stephen E. Scarborough, Suraj Rawal, Alan R. Perry, Craig H. Marshall, Henry B. Curtis, Thomas W. Kerslake, Todd T. Peterson

Habitats

Modeling_and_Simulation_of_the_Second-Generation_Orion_Crew_Module_Air_Bag_Landing_System
Richard B. Timmers, Robin C. Hardy, Cliff E. Willey, and Joseph V. Welch

Lunar_Surface_Systems_Concept_Study_Minimum_Functionality_Habitation_Element
John K. Lin, Carl Knoll, Jonathan Hinkle, Ben Bishop, Bryan Murach, Larry Bell, Olga Bannova, and Harmon Everett

Deployment_Testing_of_an_Expandable_Lunar_Habitat
Jon Hinkle, John K.H. Lin, and Judith Watson

Design_Development_and_Testing_for_an_Expandable_Lunar_Habitat
J. Hinkle, Anshu Dixit, John K.H. Lin, Karen Whitley, Judith Watson, and Gerard Valle

Structural_Design__Analysis__and_Testing_of_an_Expandable_Lunar_Habitat
Jon Hinkle, Richard Timmers, Anshu Dixit, John K.H. Lin, and Judith Watson5

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Inflatable_Composite_Habitat_Structures_for_Lunar_and_Mars_Exploration
habitats.pdf -- 508K
D. Cadogan, J. Stein, M. Grahne

Airbags

Second_Generation_Airbag_Landing_System_for_the_Orion_Crew_Module
Lauren S. Shook, Richard B. Timmers, and Jon Hinkle

Development_and_Evaluation_of_the_Mars_Pathfinder_Inflatable_Airbag_Landing_System
pathfinder.pdf -- 205K
D. Cadogan, C. Sandy, M. Grahne

Recent_Developments_in_Inflatable_Airbag_Impact_Attenuation_Systems_for_Mars_Exploration
MERAirbagArcachon2003.pdf -- 409K
James Stein, Charles Sandy - ILC Dover, Frederica, DE

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