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Creator

Forbes, F.W.Biography Biography
Worked as a Structural Engineer, associated with the Support Techniques Branch, Flight Accessories Laboratory, Directorate of Aeromechanics, Aeronautical Systems Division, U.S. Air Force.

Scope and Content
A paper discussing the history and future use of expandable structures in space applications including inflatable balloons, rigidized balloons, Goodyear airmat, expandable honeycomb, and unfurlable structures. Discusses the concept, application, materials, design procedures, and advantages and disadvantages of each system with illustrative drawings, diagrams and photographs.
Language
English
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

Forbes, F.W.Biography Biography
Worked as a Structural Engineer, associated with the Support Techniques Branch, Flight Accessories Laboratory, Directorate of Aeromechanics, Aeronautical Systems Division, U.S. Air Force.

Subject
Aerospace engineering
Aeronautics
Airline industry
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.