Space Shuttle Program - Tin Whisker Mitigation
Space Shuttle Program implemented tin whisker remediation strategy following discovery of tin whiskers in Orbiter hardware.
Kessel, Kurt↗
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Nishimi, Keith
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Space Shuttle Program Tin Whisker Mitigation
The discovery of tin whiskers (TW) on space shuttle hardware led to a program to investigate and removal and mitigation of the source of the tin whiskers. A Flight Control System (FCS) avionics box failed during vehicle testing, and was routed to the NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot for testing and disassembly. The internal inspection of the box revealed TW growth visible without magnification. The results of the Tiger Team that was assembled to investigate and develop recommendations are reviewed in this viewgraph presentation.
Nishimi, Keith↗