Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) requirements are presented for some 134 potential fracture-critical structural areas identified, for the entire space shuttle vehicle system, as those possibly needing inspection during refurbishment/turnaround and prelaunch operations. The requirements include critical area and defect descriptions, access factors, recommended NDE techniques, and descriptive artwork. Requirements discussed include: Orbiter structure, external tank, solid rocket booster, and thermal protection system (development area). (Author)


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    Title :

    Preliminary Nondestructive Evaluation Manual for the Space Shuttle


    Contributors:
    W. M. Pless (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    478 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English