Long-life assurance for Space Station - Is it an issue?Various issues related to the long-life assurance (LLA) of the Space Station (SS) are discussed. The effects of exposure to atomic oxygen, radiation, thermal cycling, micrometeoroid and debris damage, and the physical aging of polymers on the SS materials are examined. The proper design of the SS truss system and pressure vessels, electronic systems, mechanical systems, and software for LLA is addressed.
Document ID
19880044171
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cruse, T. A. (Southwest Research Inst. San Antonio, TX, United States)
Parr, C. H. (Southwest Research Institute San Antonio, TX, United States)
Leger, L. J. (Southwest Research Inst. San Antonio, TX, United States)
Pigg, O. E. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)