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Space Shuttle solid rocket motor testing for return to flight - Transient Pressure Test Article test programThe Transient Pressure Test Article (TPTA) test program, which is being conducted at a new facility at NASA-Marshall, is described. The facility is designed to test and verify the sealing capability of the redesigned solid rocket motor's (RSRM) field, igniter, and nozzle joints. The test article consists of full-scale RSRM hardware loaded with inert propellant and assembled in a short stack configuration. The test facility is described as well as test implementation, test effectiveness, and test results.
Document ID
19890034577
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Vibbart, Charles M.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Environmental Sciences
Volume: 31
ISSN: 0022-0906
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Accession Number
89A21948
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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