Multivessel storage of fluids for protection against meteoroids.
ResearchPublished 1965
A study of the problem of protection against meteoroids in space storage and also of pressurized storage and thermal protection. For short space trips in sturdy vehicles, designed to withstand the rigors of boost and reentry, the problem of meteoroid impact has been of relatively minor concern. The likelihood of damage, however, will increase for longer voyages in larger, more fragile vehicles. The possibility of providing safe, light-weight storage for fluids by using many small containers rather than a single large one is investigated. It is shown that multiple containers can be appreciably lighter in certain applications. A method is developed for determining which storage system is best, and the kinds of missions for which the multiple container may be better. 56 pp.
Topics
Document Details
- Copyright: RAND Corporation
- Availability: Web Only
- Year: 1965
- Pages: 47
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7249/pubs
- Document Number: RM-4293-PR
Citation
RAND Style Manual
Chicago Manual of Style
This publication is part of the RAND research memorandum series. The research memorandum series, a product of RAND from 1948 to 1973, included working papers meant to report current results of RAND research to appropriate audiences.
This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited; linking directly to this product page is encouraged. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial purposes. For information on reprint and reuse permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions.
RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND's publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.