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Update on the Development and Capabilities of Unique Structural Seal Test RigsHigh temperature structural seals are necessary in many aerospace and aeronautical applications to minimize any detrimental effects originating from undesired leakage. The NASA Glenn Research Center has been and continues to be a pioneer in the development and evaluation of these types of seals. The current focus for the development of structural seals is for the 3rd Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), which is scheduled to replace the current space shuttle system by 2025. Specific areas of development under this program include seals for propulsion systems (such as the hypersonic air-breathing ISTAR engine concept based upon Rocket Based Combined Cycle technology) and control surface seals for spacecraft including the autonomous rescue X-38 Crew Return Vehicle and the X-37 Space Maneuver Vehicle.
Document ID
20040000627
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
DeMange, Jeffrey J.
(Ohio Aerospace Inst. Brook Park, OH, United States)
Dunlap, Patrick H., Jr.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Steinetz, Bruce M.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Breen, Daniel P.
(Analex Corp. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Robbie, Malcolm G.
(Analex Corp. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: 2002 NASA Seal/Secondary Air System Workshop
Volume: 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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