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Impact Testing of Orbiter Thermal Protection System MaterialsThis viewgraph presentation reviews the impact testing of the materials used in designing the shuttle orbiter thermal protection system (TPS). Pursuant to the Columbia Accident Investigation Board recommendations a testing program of the TPS system was instituted. This involved using various types of impactors in different sizes shot from various sizes and strengths guns to impact the TPS tiles and the Leading Edge Structural Subsystem (LESS). The observed damage is shown, and the resultant lessons learned are reviewed.
Document ID
20060052411
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kerr, Justin (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 22, 2006
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: 57th Aeroballistic Range Association Meeting
Location: Venice
Country: Italy
Start Date: September 17, 2006
End Date: September 22, 2006
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 816-06-02-05-07
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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