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Crash-Resistant ShieldImpact-resistant shield designed to consist of aluminum honeycomb structure sandwiched between inner and outer aluminum skins. Intended to protect radioisotope thermoelectric generator of spacecraft from impact with ground or water after free fall from upper atmosphere. Designed to absorb impact energy by buckling, while inner and outer skins designed to protect against shrapnel, overpressure, and impact loads. Concept of shield applicable to crashproof compartments for ground vehicles and aircraft.
Document ID
19900000289
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Bixler, Charles H.
(General Electric Co.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 14
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17616
Accession Number
90B10289
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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