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Brereton, R. G.

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NASA NTRS1980

Discussion meeting on Gossamer spacecraft (ultralightweight spacecraft)

Concepts, technology, and application of ultralightweight structures in space are examined. Gossamer spacecraft represented a generic class of space vehicles or structures characterized by a low mass per unit area (approximately 50g/m2). Gossamer concepts include the solar sail, the space tether, and various two and three dimensional large lightweight structures that were deployed or assembled in space. The Gossamer Spacecraft had a high potential for use as a transportation device (solar sail), as a science instrument (reflecting or occulting antenna), or as a large structural component for an enclosure, manned platform, or other human habitats. Inflatable structures were one possible building element for large ultralightweight structures in space.

Brereton, R. G.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Instrument technology for remote-surface exploration, prospecting and assaying, part 2

The capability to specify new instrument/mechanism technology needs, for effective remote surface exploration, prospecting and assaying (EPA), requires first, an understanding of the functions or major elements of such a task, and second an understanding of the scientific instruments and support mechanisms that may be involved. An analog or task model was developed from which the various functions, operational procedures, scientific instruments, and support mechanisms for an automated mission could be derived. The task model led to the definition of nine major functions or categories of discrete operational elements that may have to be accomplished on a mission of this type. Each major function may stand alone as an element of an EPA mission, but more probably a major function will require the support of other functions, so they are inter-related.

Brereton, R. G.↗
NASA NTRS1972

A view of the Moon

The need for a task that would collate and interpret Apollo results and provide a synthesized view of the moon is discussed. Comparisons are made between earth and moon structure and history.

Brereton, R. G.↗
NASA NTRS1966

Venus capsule science

Instruments for measuring altitude dependent physical properties of Venus atmosphere from entry capsule

SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION↗