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AREA COVERAGE INSULATION [2 records]

Record 1 2002-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
OBS

Thermal protection system. The feasibility study referenced above baselined DuraTABI (Durable Tailored Advanced Blanket Insulation) material which weighs 1.1 pounds per square foot for area ("acreage") coverage and carbon-silica carbide (C/SiC) for the nose and wing, stake and rudder leading edges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The Ceramic Leading Edges and Acreage TPS task is focusing on the development of sharp leading edges and acreage TPS with the goal of improving performance margin with highly reliable sharp ceramic leading edge systems and lower thermal conductivity acreage insulation.

OBS

This material is a hybrid metallic/ceramic insulation that provides a thermal protection system of improved durability. Samples of DurAFRSI cut in various sizes for different applications. Thinner pieces are used as a seal, while larger sections are used as an acreage TPS (i.e. thermal protection system).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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