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Arc Jet Testing of Thermal Protection Materials: 3 Case StudiesArc jet testing is used to simulate entry to test thermal protection materials. This paper discusses the usefulness of arc jet testing for 3 cases. Case 1 is MSL and PICA, Case 2 is Advanced TUFROC, and Case 3 is conformable ablators.
Document ID
20160001278
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Johnson, Sylvia
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Conley, Joe
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Date Acquired
January 29, 2016
Publication Date
June 22, 2015
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN24498
Report Number: ARC-E-DAA-TN24498
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2015 National Space & Missile Materials Symposium (NSMMS)
Location: Chantilly, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 22, 2015
End Date: June 25, 2015
Sponsors: Boeing Co., Orbital ATK, Inc.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
arc jet testing
ablators
TPS
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