Results of the Polymeric Films Skylab DO24 Experiment.
Abstract
Results of an experiment designed to evaluate the effects of the near earth environment on the performances and properties of selected polymeric films were exposed to the Skylab space environment for varying periods of time during the mission. The individual specimen holders were retrieved during EVA by the Astronauts, placed in hermetically sealed containers, recovered and returned to the Air Force Materials Laboratory for analysis and evaluation. Post flight analysis of the three sets of recovered polymeric films indicated measured changes in the optical, physical and electrical properties were due to a combination of excessive contamination, solar degradation of the contaminant layer and degradation of the polymer film materials. The degree of contamination experienced compromises the measurement of the degradation of the polymeric film themselves. Experimental results on the analysis of contamination are also presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA046210
Entities
People
- Charles J. Hurley
- William L. Lehn
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory