MATERIALS FOR SPACE FLIGHT

Abstract

This lecture discusses the spectrum of thermal environments and functional requirements for materials used in space vehicles. Two major criteria emerge: (1) a desire by designers to operate materials at the highest permissible temperature and (2) the necessity to minimize the structural weight. Future possibilities in materials are investigated in these categories: For maximum temperatures the metals, carbon, and carbides are studied; for minimum weight requirements, fibered materials for tension elements) and beryllium (for buckling components) are discussed. Improvements in performance of space flight vehicles are listed, as afforded by the advanced materials studied. Topics for research in each material area are offered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1958
Accession Number
AD0490833

Entities

People

  • George A. Hoffman

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Heat Resistant Alloys
  • Heat Transfer
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Working
  • Spacecraft
  • Structural Components
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space