NEW AND IMPROVED MATERIALS FOR EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES
Abstract
The materials review was divided into two areas: (1) materials for space station and accessories and (2) re-entry materials. The following have been summarized and are presented: (1) The general environmental conditions to which expandable structures materials will be exposed; (2) the general material parameters, the results of literature survey in the areas of textile materials, high-temperature materials, elastomers, and ultraviolet degradation of polymers; and (3) the research review with respect to space station and accessories, and re-entry materials. Also reported are the information obtained from contacts with various organizations and a bibliography of the documents and references used in this program. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0282929
Entities
People
- D.m. Marco
Organizations
- Goodyear Aerospace