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)
Preliminary Nondestructive Evaluation Manual for the Space Shuttle
1974
478 pages
Report
No indication
English
Nondestructive testing for space shuttle
NTRS | 1970
|Nondestructive Testing for Space Shuttle
NTIS | 1970
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