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A Non Rigid Reusable Surface Insulation Concept for the Space Shuttle Thermal Protection SystemA reusable thermal protection system concept was developed for the space shuttle that utilizes a flexible, woven ceramic mat insulation beneath an aerodynamic skin and moisture barrier consisting of either a dense ceramic coating or a super alloy metallic foil. The resulting heat shield material has unique structural characteristics. The shear modulus of the woven mat is very low such that bending and membrane loads introduced into the underlying structural panel remain isolated from the surface skin.
Document ID
19730024764
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alexander, J. G. (Avco Corp. Lowell, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Res. Center Symp. on Reusable Surface Insulation for Space Shuttle, Vol. 3
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Combustion
Accession Number
73N33497
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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