Center Innovation Fund: AFRC CIF
Modular Load-Limiting Device for 3G MAR
Project Description
Design, build, and test a textile LLD with extended stroke, capable of accommodating a wide range of MAR weights to tailor the load limiting capability. Create a cost efficient technique for the capability
More »Anticipated Benefits
The use of a textile-based LLD was demonstrated in flight for a mid-air capture of 1100 lbm. This demonstration occurred in 2016. The goal of this technology development was to demonstrate a textile-based LLD for a payload weight of 10,000 lbm, increasing the system capability 10-fold, thereby allowing for mid-air retrieval of very large space-returning hardware.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Armstrong Flight Research Center
(AFRC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Edwards, California |
| Airborne Systems North America of CA, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Santa Ana, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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