Space environmental effects on materialsResearch efforts at NASA-Langley to characterize the durability of composite materials which are candidates or use as components on various space hardware systems are reviewed. The material applications include large space structures, antennas, cables, thermal control coatings, solar reflectors, and satellite power systems. Simulation facilities have been built to study radiation effects on polymer matrix composites, and the dimensional stability of the matrix composites and tension stabilized.
Document ID
19830022214
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tenny, D. R. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Sykes, G. F. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Bowles, D. E. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Environ. Effects on Mater. for Space Appl.