EVALUATION OF MATERIALS FOR SPACECRAFT APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Research is described on the effects of space conditions on material behavior. The following particular areas of research are discussed: (1) friction and wear of gears, bearings, and electrical contacts under high vacuum; (2) stability of temperature-control surfaces and thin films of organic polymers under ultraviolet radiation and high vacuum; and (3) stability of organic adhesives under high-energy radiation and high vacuum. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0282601

Entities

People

  • F.j. Clauss

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Control Surfaces
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Films
  • High Energy
  • High Vacuum
  • Materials
  • Radiation
  • Temperature Control
  • Thin Films
  • Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Vacuum

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space