High-Temperature Protective Re-Entry Coatings for Expandable Structures
Abstract
The report describes the accomplishments of the second year of a two- year program, the object of which was the development of a protective coating for use on an expandable (inflatable) re-entry structure. It is envisaged that the re-entry structure will be fabricated from a high strength metal fiber fabric, coated with a flexible, rubber-like coating. The coating and its application to the metal fabric have been the objects of investigations under this program. Improved apparatus and procedures were developed for testing of coated metal fabrics under simulated re-entry conditions. Coatings of three general types were tested; the general types were (a) wholly inorganic, (b) silicone rubber with fusible filler, and (c) ablative organic insulation with fusible filler.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0859858
Entities
People
- M. T. Conger