Development of CST(registered) for a Solventless Sprayable Coating, MCC-1

Abstract

This paper discusses an innovative process called convergent spray technology (CST), as applied to the development and successful implementation of MCC-1 coating for the Shuttle/SRB as a primary Thermal Protection System (TPS). The session will illustrate the environmental and the process benefits of the MCC-1 technology, show the systematic steps taken for the development of the technology that included statistically conducted sensitivity studies of about 34 variables, and illustrate that the technology is "Field-proven" based on the process and post-flight successes on the Shuttle/SRB. The application of this technology to other aerospace and commercial programs will be introduced to illustrate the wide range of possibilities.