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PARACHUTE DOOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-07-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- back cover subsystem
1, record 1, English, back%20cover%20subsystem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BCSS 1, record 1, English, BCSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Back Cover Subsystem(BCSS). The Back Cover protects the DM [descent module] during entry, ensures depressurisation during launch and carries multi-layer insulation(MLI) for the cruise and coast phases. Since it does not have to meet stringent aerothermodynamic requirements, it is a stiffened aluminium shell of minimal mass(11. 4 kg) protected by Prosial(5 kg). It includes : an access door for late access during integration and for forced-air ground cooling of the Probe; a break-out patch through which the first(drogue) parachute is fired; a labyrinth sealing joint with the Front Shield, providing a non-structural thermal and particulate barrier. 2, record 1, English, - back%20cover%20subsystem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-système de protection arrière
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BCSS 1, record 1, French, BCSS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- parachute door 1, record 2, English, parachute%20door
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- porte du logement du parachute
1, record 2, French, porte%20du%20logement%20du%20parachute
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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