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intermediate debris shield [1 record]

Record 1 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

An intermediate debris shield, made of material similar to that of bulletproof vests, will protect the module against space debris and micrometeoroids [US Laboratory Module].

CONT

... [the] aluminum debris shield will be placed over the intermediate debris shield for added protection and to reflect the intense sunlight to reduce the load on the air conditioning system.

OBS

intermediate debris shield: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

[...] le COF [Élément orbital Columbus - Columbus Orbital Facility], est une coque pressurisée cylindrique munie de deux cônes d'extrémité, ainsi que de tourillons servant au transport et à la manutention du module. [Cette coque est] rigidifiée et recouverte de plusieurs couches d'isolant thermique et d'un blindage de protection contre les météorites et les débris spatiaux [...]

OBS

blindage intermédiaire de protection : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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