Project Overview:
Develop support structure for the N-STAR Liquid Apogee Engine (LAE)

Customer:
Orbital Sciences Corporation for NTT DoCoMo (Japan)

Services Performed:
Provided analysis of the support panel and heat shield.

Structural Analysis:

• Generated system level finite element model
• Performed modal, static stress, and thermal stress analyses
• Performed random and acoustic response analyses
• Provided global and detailed stress analysis including bonded and mechanical joints
• Performed composite structural analysis of panel
• Performed fatigue evaluation of heat shield components
• Provided reinforcement recommendations