ROCKETS IN SPACE ENVIRONMENT. PHASE I. PARAMETER STUDY

Abstract

Environmental factors constituting the space environment between 300 and 22,000 n. mi. altitude were defined. The propulsion-system materials and components most likely to be exposed to this environment were established, and available data regarding the behavior of these materials fibrous ablative composites, thermosets, thermoplastics elastomers, hydraulic fluids, adhesives, liquild propellants, sealants, etc. in the space environment were surveyed. Deficiencies in these data were determined, and appropriate tests were planned for obtaining data now lacking. Future plans for performance tests and system studies are described. Design of a piggyback space experiment will also be initiated concurrently with these activities. (Author, modified).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 27, 1961
Accession Number
AD0275189

Entities

People

  • N.a. Williams
  • P.d. Gray

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Environment
  • Films
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Materials
  • Performance Tests
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Space Environments
  • Thermoplastic Resins

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster