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A fairing for protecting a payload from excessive acoustic energy is disclosed. The fairing can be used with a launch vehicle for launching payloads such as satellites or the like. The invention provides structure to surround a payload and absorbs acoustic energy so that the noise is suppressed to a

A fairing for protecting a payload from excessive acoustic energy is disclosed. The fairing can be used with a launch vehicle for launching payloads such as satellites or the like. The invention provides structure to surround a payload and absorbs acoustic energy so that the noise is suppressed to acceptable levels and the payload is not damaged. The fairing comprises a two dimensional honeycomb core having composite face sheets and load skins bonded to each side of the core. A water barrier is connected to the inner side of the fairing to prevent moisture from entering the payload area. The fairing may include an energy absorbing blanket connected to the inner side of the fairing to further suppress the energy generated by a launch vehicle.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A payload fairing wall for use with a fairing for a launch vehicle, the fairing wall comprising:(a) an inner skin having an inside surface and an outside surface;(b) a modified honeycomb layer, the modified honeycomb layer being comprised of a plurality of half-hexagons

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A payload fairing wall for use with a fairing for a launch vehicle, the fairing wall comprising:(a) an inner skin having an inside surface and an outside surface;(b) a modified honeycomb layer, the modified honeycomb layer being comprised of a plurality of half-hexagons, the modified honeycomb layer having an inside surface and an outside surface, the inside surface of the modified honeycomb layer connected to the outside surface of the inner skin; and(c) an outer skin having an inside surface and an outside surface, the inside surface of the outer skin connected the outside surface of the modified honeycomb layer.