Materials Tests of Space Shuttle Alternate Foams and Protuberance Debris Models.

Abstract

Wind tunnel tests of Space Shuttle insulating materials were conducted in the von Karman Gas Dynamics Facility Tunnels A and C. The tests were conducted to determine whether any significant insulation debris would be produced from insulation-covered protuberances during launch and to evaluate the insulating capabilities and erosion characteristics of several alternate insulating foams. The material samples were tested using the wedge technique. Test conditions were representative of those expected during launch. Selected results are presented to illustrate the test techniques, photographic coverage, and typical data obtained. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093310

Entities

People

  • Gerald L. Dommerman

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cameras
  • Data Reduction
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Coefficients
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Photographs
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shock Tunnels
  • Space Shuttles
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space