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Structural characteristics of the shuttle orbiter ceramic thermal protection systemThe thermal protection system (TPS) of the Space Shuttle Orbiter is described as well as the results of dynamic reponse studies conducted in support of the efforts to certify the TPS for flight. The ceramic Thermal Protection System consists of ceramic tiles bonded to felt pads which are in turn bonded to the Orbiter substructure to protect the aluminum substructure from the heat of reentry.
Document ID
19830022431
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cooper, P. A. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Shock and Vibration Inform. Center The Shock and Vibration Bull., No. 52. Part 2
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
83N30702
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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