Launch Systems TRIZ Cases
- Integrated Launch Abort and Orbital Maneuver Propulsion
Service module propulsion system provides launch abort thrust and orbital maneuvering capability using shared propellant architecture.
- High Power Electric Propulsion System for Rapid Orbit Maneuvers
A high power electric propulsion system integrates energy storage to deliver sustained thrust for spacecraft maneuvering.
- Retrofitted Add-On Kit for Aerodynamic Drag Reduction
A retrofitted add-on kit alters vehicle shape and injects hot gases to reduce aerodynamic drag.
- Hypersonic Payload Separation via Negative Angle of Attack
A reusable booster adjusts its angle of attack to a negative value during hypersonic flight to release payloads at low dynamic pressures.
- Cryogenic Bonded Joints Using Flexible Composite Softening Strips
A three-dimensional preform impregnated with a plastic matrix forms a softening strip that remains flexible at cryogenic temperatures.
- KEST Vehicle Momentum Transfer for Orbital Acceleration
Kinetic Energy Storage and Transfer vehicle accelerates target spacecraft via tethered catching mechanism, reducing expendable hardware costs.
- Solid Propellant Divert System with Extinguishable Hot Gas Generator
Repeatedly igniting and extinguishing solid propellant via rapid depressurization extends flight vehicle operating time while reducing overall system mass.
- Two-Orbiter Fuel Segmentation for Interplanetary Missions
Segmenting fuel between two orbiters reduces launch mass and avoids environmental risks from passive re-entry capsules.
- Satellite Orbit Transfer via Segmented Solid Propulsion
Segmented propulsion reduces satellite mass by moving main thrust to the launcher, eliminating complex apogee motor machining while accelerating orbit transfer.
- Solar Panel Stowage in Launch Vehicle Adapter Assemblies
Deploying stowed solar panels axially from adapter assemblies generates power for payloads while protecting components from harsh launch environments.
- Configurable-Mass Rideshare Dispenser for Launch Vehicle Integration
Segmented payload containers decouple integration from mission analysis, reducing coupled loads complexity while maintaining structural stability.
- Collapsible Airship Fuselage for Drag Reduction
A collapsible airship fuselage transitions between inflated and streamlined shapes to adapt lift modes.