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Development of Metal Matrix Composites for NASA'S Advanced Propulsion SystemsThe state-of-the-art development of several aluminum and copper based Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) for NASA's advanced propulsion systems will be presented. The presentation's goal is to provide an overview of NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center's planned and on-going activities in MMC for advanced liquid rocket engines such as the X-33 vehicle's Aerospike and X-34 Fastrac engine. The focus will be on lightweight and environmental compatibility with oxygen and hydrogen of key MMC materials, within each NASA's new propulsion application, that will provide a high payoff for NASA's reusable launch vehicle systems and space access vehicles. Advanced MMC processing techniques such as plasma spray, centrifugal casting, pressure infiltration casting will be discussed. Development of a novel 3D printing method for low cost production of composite preform, and functional gradient MMC to enhanced rocket engine's dimensional stability will be presented.
Document ID
20000013279
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lee, Jonathan A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2000 National Space and Missile Materials Symposium
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: February 28, 2000
End Date: March 2, 2000
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 713-10-76
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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