RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR SEALING APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE VEHICLE CABINS

Abstract

bration, Abrasion, Stability, Space environmen tal conditions, Pressure.) (Design of Sealing techniques for Spaceships, Satellite vehicles.) Near absolute sealing techniques are described for small openings, such as for electrical conductors, and hatches in the walls of flight vehicle cabins. The need for absolute sealing stems from the requirement of a habitable environment in such vehicles for as long as one year under differential pressure and temperature extremes from -100 to +500 F. Considerations underlying selection of suitable seal materials for resistance to space environment are discussed. The mechanical design and material factors are also discussed. Investigations concerned with effect of elastomer permeability upon seal behavior and with techniques for sealing electrical wires and cables are described. Concepts for the four sealing applications considered are described. Recommendations are made regarding actual sealing concepts. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0274085

Entities

People

  • Joseph S. Islinger

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Climate Change
  • Friction
  • Heat Energy
  • Low Temperature
  • Lubricants
  • Lubrication
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Solid Lubricants
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vacuum Chambers

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space