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Orbiter TPS development and certification testing at the NASA/JSC 10 MW Atmospheric Reentry Materials and Structures Evaluation FacilityThermal performance of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Thermal Protection System (TPS) has been verified by extensive ground testing at the NASA/JSC 10 MW Atmospheric Reentry Materials and Structures Evaluation Facility (ARMSEF). Major test programs have included current TPS materials (RSI, RCC and ablators) and advanced TPS materials (AFRSI and FRCI-12). Testing by electrically heating a gas mixture simulating air and expanding it (supersonically or hypersonically) through channel or conical nozzles has produced simulated thermal and pressure environments on models representative of the Orbiter TPS acreage and penetration regions. Tests have established Orbiter TPS thermal design requirements, verified Orbiter TPS thermal performance, and supported Orbiter TPS flight anomaly investigations and resolutions.
Document ID
19830035337
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rochelle, W. C.
(Rockwell International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Battley, H. H.
(Rockwell International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Grimaud, J. E.
(Rockwell International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Tillian, D. J.
(Rockwell International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Murray, L. P.
(Rockwell International Corp. Houston, TX, United States)
Lueke, W. J.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Heaton, T. M.
(Northrop Services, Inc. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 83-0147
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Reno, NV
Start Date: January 10, 1983
End Date: January 13, 1983
Accession Number
83A16555
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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