How Long to Read Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures

How Long Does it Take to Read Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 46 minutes to read Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures by Donald J. Davis

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Description

Tightening space budgets and stagnating spacelift capabilities are driving the Air Force and other space agencies to focus on inflatable technology as a reliable, inexpensive means of deploying large structures in orbit. Recent improvements in rigidization techniques make the use these inflatable structures feasible for a growing number of missions. For many of these missions, the primary design requirement is dimensional accuracy of the structure. Finite element analysis offers a means of predicting structural behavior in orbit. The analysis requires knowledge of external loads. This thesis examines the environmental disturbances which act upon large, orbiting structures. Calculations are made on a base model to relate the torques generated by these disturbances to the orbital altitude. This facilitates identification of the critical loads. An environmental disturbance model is then developed in MATLAB. The model calculates the critical loads on each element of a faceted structure as it propagates through its orbit. A basic structure is defined and run through the model. Results and analysis for various orbits are presented to verify accuracy of the code and validate the derived torque-altitude relationships.

How long is Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures?

Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures by Donald J. Davis is 219 pages long, and a total of 56,721 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 9 minutes to read Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures aloud.

What Reading Level is Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures?

Environmental Disturbance Modeling for Large Inflatable Space Structures is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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