NASA NTRS · 20020022356
Rigid Tile Thermal Protection Materials Research and Space Shuttle Performance
Abstract
The materials research activities and materials characterization capabilities of the Thermal Protection Materials and Systems Branch at Ames Research Center will be described. The Branch's activities involved with the development of several parts of the thermal protection system on the Space Shuttle and their performance will be reviewed. The status of materials research in rigid light weight insulations and the potential of a newer generation of thermal protection materials designated as Toughened Uni-Piece Fibrous Insulation (TUFI) used in protecting entry vehicles will be presented.
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Leiser, Daniel B., Rasky, Daniel J.. 1995-01-01. Rigid Tile Thermal Protection Materials Research and Space Shuttle Performance. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20020022356
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