Reinforced carbon/carbon (RCC) is a critical material for the space shuttle orbiter. It is used on the wing leading edge and the nose cap, where maximum temperatures are reached on reentry. The existing leading-edge system is a single-plate RCC composite construction with a wall thickness of approximately 1/4 in., making it a prime reliant protection scheme for vehicle operation.
As-Fabricated Reinforced Carbon/Carbon Characterized
2004-06-01
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As-Fabricated Reinforced Carbon/Carbon Characterized
NTIS | 2004
|Development of a 4D reinforced carbon-carbon composite
AIAA | 1976
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