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8185262 |
Method of determining and controlling the inertial attitude of a spinning, artificial satellite and systems therefor
A method of and apparatus for determining and controlling the inertial attitude of a spinning artificial satellite without using a suite of inertial gyroscopes. The method and apparatus operate by...
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8185259 |
Fuzzy logic-based control method for helicopters carrying suspended loads
The fuzzy logic-based control method for helicopters carrying suspended loads utilizes a controller based on fuzzy logic membership distributions of sets of load swing angles. The anti-swing...
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8157217 |
Spacecraft radiator systems
A spacecraft radiator system designed to provide structural support to the spacecraft. Structural support is provided by the geometric “crescent” form of the panels of the spacecraft radiator. Thi...
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8136765 |
Method of launching into operational orbit an artificial satellite and associated propulsion device
A method is disclosed for placing a satellite in an operational orbit. The satellite is equipped with its own satellite propulsion system as well as a detachable separate propulsion device. The...
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8132761 |
Robust capacitive distance sensor
The invention refers to a docking device for the docking of a maintenance device to a nozzle of a satellite, including a distance sensor for determining the distance between the maintenance device...
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8128033 |
System and process of vector propulsion with independent control of three translation and three rotation axis
The present invention relates to a propulsion system of a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft or vehicle moving in any fluid or vacuum and more particularly to a vector control system of the...
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8123174 |
Methods and apparatus for an integrated instrumentation module for a thermal protection system
An integrated instrumentation system includes a body comprising a thermal protection system (TPS) material (e.g., an ablatable material), one or more sensors embedded within the body, and a...
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8109471 |
Tubular shaped interstellar space craft
The invention relates to a plasma based aircraft possessing a magnetic field, and a plasma vortex. The craft is tubular in shape. The craft has a vast array of capacitors. The craft also has a...
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8104719 |
Digital interface unit (DIU) and method for controlling stages of a multi-stage missle
A multi-stage missile with plural stages adapted to be physically coupled to and decoupled from adjacent stages and a processor disposed on a single stage for controlling each stage thereof. In the...
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8096512 |
Payload modules
A plurality of sufficient closely-packed functional units which are interconnected to form a non-planar payload module assembly 40. Advantageously, the payload modular structure 40 is compact with...
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8099186 |
Satellite navigation using long-term navigation information and autonomous orbit control
An improved approach to satellite-based navigation (e.g., GPS) is provided. In one embodiment, a method includes determining a nominal orbital path of a navigation satellite. The method also...
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8090484 |
Orientation control method and system for object in motion
An object in motion has a force applied thereto at a point of application. By moving the point of application such that the distance between the object's center-of-mass and the point of application...
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8087613 |
Modular passenger seat for an aircraft
An aircraft passenger seat assembly as described herein is formed from two primary and modular components: a structural frame that provides passenger support and dynamic load paths for the seat...
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8066226 |
Inertial propulsion device to move an object up and down
Disclosed herein are two separate processes that do not require a propellant and do not produce an equal and opposite reaction against any external form of matter in the Local Inertial Reference...
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8064154 |
Device for protecting optical and/or electronic apparatuses, space telescope comprising said device, and device for removably occluding an aperture
A protective device for optical and/or electronic apparatuses, in particular space telescopes, is described, wherein the device is such as to removably close an aperture, through which apparatuses...
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8056858 |
Device and method for providing radiation occlusion and aero-thermal protection
An extendable device for providing radiation occlusion and/or aero-thermal protection is disclosed. In various representative aspects, the present invention generally includes an extendable collar...
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8056863 |
Unified attitude control for spacecraft transfer orbit operations
A method of controlling attitude of a spacecraft during a transfer orbit operation is provided. The method includes providing a slow spin rate, determining the attitude of the spacecraft using a...
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8047472 |
Ram booster
The present invention is a space launch system and method to propel a payload bearing craft into earth orbit. The invention has two, or preferably, three stages. The upper stage has rocket engines...
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8016241 |
Self supporting cellular thermal acoustic insulation
In one embodiment, a device includes first and second frames members, and a foam insulation member having first and seconds ends. At least one of the first and second ends is disposed at an angle...
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8015973 |
System and method for aircraft cabin atmospheric composition control
Method and arrangement for adjusting nitrogen and oxygen concentrations within regions of an aircraft. The method includes separating nitrogen from ambient air onboard an aircraft thereby...
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H002263 |
Hardening of a satellite thermal control system
A thermal control system for a space body uses an active control means to prevent laser beam radiation damage to a heat radiator. A conventional louver and louver actuator are coupled to an active...
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8002219 |
Multi-functional annular fairing for coupling launch abort motor to space vehicle
An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion...
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7998295 |
Heatshield having strain compliant matrix and method of forming same
A method of forming a heat shield that involves thermally stabilizing a plurality of phenolic microspheres; mixing the thermally stabilized phenolic microspheres with a phenolic resin to form a...
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7998392 |
Method for manufacturing and attachment of wing fairings
A method and apparatus for manufacturing and installing a fairing on an aircraft. In one advantageous embodiment, a composite fairing is installed on the aircraft. A composite sheet having a form...
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7997537 |
Conformal airlock assembly and method
A conformal airlock assembly for ingress and egress through a door from a high pressure environment to a low pressure environment. The airlock assembly includes a flexible, gas impermeable membrane...
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7989743 |
System and method for attitude control of a flight vehicle using pitch-over thrusters and application to an active protection system
A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create...
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7967255 |
Autonomous space flight system and planetary lander for executing a discrete landing sequence to remove unknown navigation error, perform hazard avoidance and relocate the lander and method
An autonomous unmanned space flight system and planetary lander executes a discrete landing sequence including performing an initial velocity braking maneuver to remove velocity at altitude,...
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7967256 |
Spacecraft battery thermal management system
A spacecraft battery thermal management system is provided that includes a battery, a first radiator panel and a second radiator panel. A first face of the first radiator panel is arranged to face...
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7961386 |
Low orbit missile-shaped satellite for electro-optical earth surveillance and other missions
A low orbit optical imaging satellite has a long thin satellite body housing an optical telescope arrangement. A major part of the telescope arrangement has its optical axis roughly parallel to the...
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7954301 |
Integrated multilayer insulation
A multilayer insulation with an array of rigid posts is provided. In particular, the posts are comprised of multiple post elements that are interconnected to radiation shields or sheets comprising...
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7946534 |
Pressure vessel having continuous sidewall
A spacecraft pressure vessel has a tub member. A sidewall member is coupled to the tub member so that a bottom section of the sidewall member extends from an attachment intersection with the tub...
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7943227 |
Ceramic heat shield
A heat shield includes a ceramic composite heat shield panel having a generally concave first surface and a generally convex second surface and a pair of thickened panel edge portions provided in...
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7934685 |
Methods to actively protect spacecraft from damage due to collision with ions
A technique whereby one or more conducting plates electrically-biased negatively with respect to a spacecraft's electrical potential and insulated from the spacecraft surface are located around the...
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7934684 |
Rocket-powered vehicle racing competition
A method for racing rocket-powered vehicles directly against one another is provided in which a first rocket-powered vehicle simultaneously races against a second rocket-powered vehicle to be the...
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7913954 |
Electrodynamic structure
An electrodynamic structure having a periphery. The electrodynamic structure includes a power system, a plurality of collectors, a plurality of emitters, and conductive paths. The plurality of...
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7900874 |
Device to move an object back and forth
Disclosed herein are two separate processes that do not require a propellant and do not produce an equal and opposite reaction against any external form of matter in the Local Inertial Reference...
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7878456 |
Protective shield assembly for space optics and associated methods
A protective shield assembly capable of being deployed from a launch vehicle is provided, and methods for assembling and deploying the protective shield assembly are also provided. The protective...
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7874519 |
Spacecraft three-axis attitude acquisition from sun direction measurement
Methods and apparatus for a spacecraft (1) orbiting about a celestial body such as the Earth to reacquire operational three-axis orientation with respect to that body. A method embodiment of the...
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7874520 |
Satellite with deployable, articulatable thermal radiators
A satellite (50) is disclosed having at least one deployable thermal radiator (64). Once deployed, this thermal radiator (64) may be repositioned. In one embodiment, the deployed thermal radiator...
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7855832 |
Optical instrument comprising an entrance cavity in which a mirror is placed
The invention relates to an optical instrument (1) comprising at least one mirror called the primary mirror (3), placed in a cavity (2) and comprising an active face capable of being subjected to...
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7851732 |
System and method for attitude control of a flight vehicle using pitch-over thrusters
A reliable and inexpensive attitude control system uses a plurality of pitch-over thrusters to perform rapid and precise attitude maneuvers for a flight vehicle. The pitch-over thrusters create...
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7841382 |
Apparatus for cooling components in spacecraft
The invention relates to an apparatus for cooling components in spacecraft, comprising a heat radiator (5) and a heat conductor (3; 3a, 3b). A versatile applicability is achieved in such a way that...
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7837154 |
Deployable heat shield and deceleration structure for spacecraft
An apparatus for heat shielding and deceleration of a spacecraft comprises an unfoldable shield of individual panels made of a high temperature resistant fiber reinforced ceramic and pivotally...
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7815146 |
Combustible outgassing material lined altitude compensating rocket nozzle
A fixed sized bell rocket nozzle is lined with a layer of combustible material that is ignited during launch ignition and burns to outgas into the rocket exhaust for spatially variably confining...
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7784740 |
Star blanking method, device and assembly therefor
The invention relates to a self-contained device (4) for blanking out the light rays from at least one star (1), which device (4) comprises means (43) for controlling propulsion means (44) which...
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7780118 |
Radiation shield
A radiation shield for use with a manned spacecraft is claimed. The shield has a container that is substantially filled with a substantially radiation absorbing material. The container has...
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7762499 |
Independent East/West thermal management system
A satellite thermal management system for dissipating excess heat generated within a satellite. The thermal management system includes a central platform for mounting heat dissipating components. A...
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7762498 |
Enhanced high-efficiency spacecraft propulsion system
A high-efficiency spacecraft propulsion system, including includes electric pumps inserted in the oxidizer and fuel lines that increase liquid apogee engine (“LAE”) operating pressure and red...
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7759664 |
Solar heat powered deployable structure
An embodiment of the present method may comprise: heating up at least one structural element beyond a change state temperature thereof; changing the configuration of the structural element from an...
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7753315 |
Payload delivery vehicle and method
An un-manned multi-stage payload delivery vehicle and methods of deployment therefore are disclosed. According to various embodiments, the payload delivery vehicle includes first stage and a second...
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