Author: Katherine L. KarrPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impact
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Hypervelocity Impact Test Results for a Metallic Thermal Protection System
Author: Katherine L. KarrPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impact
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Hypervelocity Impact Test Results for a Metallic Thermal Protection System
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781720575634
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Hypervelocity impact tests have been performed on specimens representing metallic thermal protection systems (TPS) developed at NASA Langley Research Center for use on next-generation reusable launch vehicles (RLV). The majority of the specimens tested consists of a foil gauge exterior honeycomb panel, composed of either Inconel 617 or Ti-6Al-4V, backed with 2.0 in. of fibrous insulation and a final Ti-6Al-4V foil layer. Other tested specimens include titanium multi-wall sandwich coupons as well as TPS using a second honeycomb sandwich in place of the foil backing. Hypervelocity impact tests were performed at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Orbital Debris Simulation Facility. An improved test fixture was designed and fabricated to hold specimens firmly in place during impact. Projectile diameter, honeycomb sandwich material, honeycomb sandwich facesheet thickness, and honeycomb core cell size were examined to determine the influence of TPS configuration on the level of protection provided to the substructure (crew, cabin, fuel tank, etc.) against micrometeoroid or orbit debris impacts. Pictures and descriptions of the damage to each specimen are included.Karr, Katherine L. and Poteet, Carl C. and Blosser, Max L.Langley Research CenterHYPERVELOCITY IMPACT; IMPACT TESTS; THERMAL PROTECTION; FABRICATION; INTERMETALLICS; ALUMINUM ALLOYS; VANADIUM ALLOYS; SPACE DEBRIS; REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; TITANIUM ALLOYS; MICROMETEOROIDS; INCONEL (TRADEMARK); INSULATION; HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES
Reusable Launch Vehicle
Author: Committee on Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology and Test ProgramPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309588960
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The key to opening the use of space to private enterprise and to broader public uses lies in reducing the cost of the transportation to space. More routine, affordable access to space will entail aircraft-like quick turnaround and reliable operations. Currently, the space Shuttle is the only reusable launch vehicle, and even parts of it are expendable while other parts require frequent and extensive refurbishment. NASA's highest priority new activity, the Reusable Launch Vehicle program, is directed toward developing technologies to enable a new generation of space launchers, perhaps but not necessarily with single stage to orbit capability. This book assesses whether the technology development, test and analysis programs in propulsion and materials-related technologies are properly constituted to provide the information required to support a December 1996 decision to build the X-33, a technology demonstrator vehicle; and suggest, as appropriate, necessary changes in these programs to ensure that they will support vehicle feasibility goals.
Large Space Structures & Systems in the Space Station Era
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Large space structures (Astronautics)
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Orbital Debris
Author: Research and Technology Program Digest Flash Index
Author: Orbital Debris: Technical Issues and Future Directions
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Shielding (Radiation)
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.
40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting & Exhibit
Author: Research and Technology Program Digest
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description