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[PSUBS-MAILIST] OSS multi-ring-size hull
I would like input on the hull concept I have drawn up. The link is:
www.restorides.com/~dub/
This is bouncing off the modular idea. The bow is a minimal length endcap
in this concept. The main hull with hatch is 1.5 long by 2 meters in diameter.
The smaller section of hull is 2.5 meters long by 1 meter in diameter. The
entire tail section would be a bolt on modular unit. Ballast tanks, battery pods,
HPA tanks, etc. would be arranged against the hull at the thin section to "flesh"
out the entire hull to approx same diameter. A fiberglass fairing would then cover
the aft section. Does this help?
We need to get a pretty firm grasp of our basic pressure hull, including weight
and dimensions before we can finalize the preliminary design. The refined hull
design would then be undertaken in parallel with the other major units. Note:
I did not add flange seams, I am assuming that they are inside. I talked to a
highly respected mechanical engineer at work and he had some compelling flange
ideas that necessitated the flange being internal.
Warren.
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