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Thermal protection systems for space transportation vehiclesThe topics addressed are history of reusable external insulation (RSI), and examples of shuttle RSI development challenges, which includes: (1) manufacturing of raw materials, such as fibers, coating components; (2) design of tile planform size, strain isolation, and gap heating; (3) insulation, such as bonding, bond verification, tolerances, and quality control; and (4) operation, such as durability, and water proofing.
Document ID
19930012924
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Goldstein, Howard E. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop. Volume 2: Proceedings
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Accession Number
93N22113
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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