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Sensors measure surface ablation rate of reentry vehicle heat shieldSensors measure surface erosion rate of ablating material in reentry vehicle heat shield. Each sensor, which is placed at precise depths in the heat shield is activated when the ablator surface erodes to the location of a sensing point. Sensor depth and activation time determine ablator surface erosion rate.
Document ID
19660000590
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Russel, J. M., III
Date Acquired
August 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1966
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
LAR-287
Report Number: LAR-287
Accession Number
66B10592
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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