The separation tests performed during the qualification test program of the Ariane 4 Payload Fairing are described. This is the first fairing structure to be developed using carbon fiber technology. Two separation tests were performed under vacuum conditions. The primary objectives of these tests were to verify compliance with the vehicle imposed requirements and to establish the behavioral characteristics of the fairing structure itself.


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    Title :

    Separation Test in Vacuum of the Ariane 4 Payload Fairing


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    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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