WIRE AND CABLE INSULATION PROBLEMS OF SPACE VEHICLES,

Abstract

The needs for a satisfactory insulation are: (a) It must be able to resist radiation. (b) Future orbits will require long time exposure to gamma rays, neutron, and proton exposure. (c) Returning signals must be clear, and to keep lenses clear the insulation must be free from causes of smoking and outgassing. (d) Temperature requirements will be greater, and the insulation must be able to meet abnormal low temperatures as well. (e) The manufacturing and assembly of flight items demands an insulation that will stand up against the handling of all degrees of experience of help. (f) Electrical properties must be maintained and improved. (g) The weight of the insulation must be considered. A light weight insulation means that payloads can be increased. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0656096

Entities

People

  • Lawrence D. Walker

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Gamma Rays
  • Insulation
  • Low Temperature
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Outgassing
  • Radiation
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space