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Development and Characterization of CPI Surface InsulationA new type of reusable surface material that could find application as a component of the thermal protection system of the space shuttle orbiter is discussed. These materials consist of 20-30% dense closed cell high emittance glass ceramic foams formulated by sintering an intimate mixture of fly ash cenospheres with 4-12 wt % cobalt oxide. These unique ceramic foams exhibit: (1) High mechanical strengths; (2) no need for waterproof coating due to the non-interconnecting cell network; (3) high emissivities; (4) ability to withstand space shuttle thermal environments with no loss of reuse capability; and (5) a machinable ceramic with capability of maintaining the close tolerances required of an integrated heat shield system.
Document ID
19730024731
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tobin, A.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Feldman, C.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Reichman, J.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Russak, M.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Varisco, A.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center Symp. on Reusable Surface Insulation for Space Shuttle, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Materials, Nonmetallic
Accession Number
73N33464
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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