Environmental Testing of Closed Pore Insulation (CPI), III - Rain Erosion Testing.
Abstract
The report details the results of simulated rain erosion testing done on Grumman's CPI (Closed Pore Insulation) material to further demonstrate its suitability as a viable TPS material for NASA's shuttle orbiter. This program was done to assess the resistance of CPI to damage from rain that may be encountered during landing maneuvers following re-entry. This work indicated that while CPI was subject to some weight loss due to erosion, the material remained essentially waterproof during and after exposure, thus avoiding severe heat shield degradation due to excessive water pickup. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0765392
Entities
People
- Michael A. Russak
Organizations
- Grumman