STUDY OF THERMAL INSULATING MATERIALS. VOLUME I. MATERIALS RESEARCH.
Abstract
A comprehensive study is made of insulating materials for application as a thermal barrier structurally adequate for housings of airborne electronic equipment. A combination of thermal insulating and reflective materials will be optimum and the required properties of the combination will be dependent upon the cooling method, the equipment temperature limitations and cooling effectiveness, and the thermal environment provided by the aircraft. Tables are given listing the materials and their properties. The tables should be expanded and kept up to date. Plastic materials in general, and specifically plastic laminates in combination with plastic foams or honeycomb cells filled with a low density insulant appear to be the most suitable group of thermal insulating materials for this application. The properties have not been determined for any of the many material combinations and emphasis should be placed on research and development in this area. Expect for thermal and to a lesser extent mechanical properties, the properties of the tabulated materials are not readily available, and should be determined. In some cases a common standard for the property is needed. Fabrication techniques effect material properties and should be studied to minimize adverse effects. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 29, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0606107
Entities
People
- D. R. Walin
Organizations
- General Dynamics