Environmental Effects of Space Shuttle Exhaust on Materials
Abstract
Studies were conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base to monitor the indoor environments associated with ground-based electronics at Shuttle Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6). Phase I, which is summarized in this report, was designed to determine baseline data prior to first launch of the space shuttle from this facility. During the course of the program, additional but similar studies were made at Vandenberg SLC-4 and Sunnyvale Air Force Station. Results at SLC-6 showed very low indoor pollutant levels, particularly with respect to reactive chlorides. Severity levels, as defined by corrosion monitoring, were exceptionally low at all locations, indicating that baseline conditions were very satisfactory for modern electronics. However, humidity and humidity cycling problems associated with HVAC operations were demonstrated at several locations. This raised the possibility for high corrosion rates on electronic components where reactive chloride infiltration occurred. Corrosive monitoring, Indoor pollution, Corrosive rates on electronic components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208813
Entities
People
- W. H. Abbott
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute