A test was conducted to determine the venting characteristics of the multiple-layer insulation (MLI) to be installed on the Space Station Freedom (SSF). A full MLI blanket with inter-blanket joints was installed onto a model of a section of the SSF pressure wall, support structure, and debris shield. Data were taken from this test and were used to predict the venting of the actual Space Station pressure-wall/MLI/debris-shield assemply during launch and possible re-entry. It was found that the pressure differences across the debris shields and MLI blankets were well within the specified limits in all cases.
Venting through multiple-layer insulation on Space Station Freedom. II - Ascent rate pressure chamber testing
AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit ; 1993 ; Reno, NV, United States
1993-01-01
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Space Station Freedom Flow-Through Radiator Testing and Analysis
SAE Technical Papers | 1993
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