COATINGS FOR THE AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Contents: Special distribution of UV light; Design of organic coatings for use in space; Protective UV absorbers in space; Evaluation of polymeric materials for space use; UV effects on high polymers and relation to radiation chemistry; Simulated solar irradiation and photochemical effects on plastic spacecraft materials; Decomposition of organic resins at high temperature in a vacuum; Materials effects in spacecraft thermal control; Reflective metal coatings; Power systems for astronautical applications; Selective coatings for extraterrestrial solar energy conversion, analysis; Use of optical interference to obtain selective energy absorption; High-temperature surface parameters for solar power; Low emissivity coatings for use at high temperatures; Ceramic coatings for control of reflectivity and emissivity of Inconel; Anodic coating for temperature control in space vehicles; Coatings for unfurlable reentry vehicle; Surface treatment of filters to improve dielectric coatings; Thermal stability of slightly soluble inhibitive salts and their properties.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0267310

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Van Vliet

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Anodic Coatings
  • Ceramic Coatings
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Metal Coatings
  • Organic Coatings
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Radiation Chemistry
  • Reentry Vehicles
  • Solar Energy
  • Spacecraft
  • Surface Finishing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space