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Active Rigidization of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites via Internal Resistive Heating
The use of inflatable, rigidizable structures in solar arrays and other space structures has the potential to drastically reduce the weight, volume, and cost of placing payloads into orbit. Inflatable components consist of ultra-lightweight, flexible materials that enable compact packaging prior to …