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Mast material test program (MAMATEP)The MAMATEP program, which is aimed at verifying the need for and evaluating the performance of various protection techniques for the solar array assembly mast of the Space Station photovoltaic power module, is discussed. Coated and uncoated mast material samples have been environmentally tested and evaluated, before and after testing, in terms of mass and bending modulus. The protective coatings include CV-1144 silicone, a Ni/Al/InSn eutectic, and an open-weave Al braid. Long-term plasma asher results from unprotected samples indicate that, even though fiberglass-epoxy samples degrade, a protection technique may not be necessary to ensure structural integrity. A protection technique, however, may be desirable to limit or contain the amount of debris generated by the degradation of the fiberglass-epoxy.
Document ID
19880048718
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ciancone, Michael L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Rutledge, Sharon K.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1988
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 88-2475
Accession Number
88A35945
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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