This program addresses the development of high temperature structural seals for control surfaces for a new generation of small reusable launch vehicles. Successful development will contribute significantly to the mission goal of reducing launch cost for small, 200 to 300 pound payloads. Development of high temperature seals is mission enabling. For instance, ineffective control surface seals can result in high temperature (3100 F) flows in the elevon area exceeding structural material limits. Longer sealing life will allow use for many missions before replacement, contributing to the reduction of hardware, operation and launch costs.
Advanced High Temperature Structural Seals
2002
109 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Technology , Industrial & Mechanical Engineering , Reusable launch vehicles , Seals(Stoppers) , Research and development , Elevons , Life(Durability) , Product development , Design analysis , Thermal analysis , Cost reduction , Launch costs , Spacecraft launching , High temperature environments , Fabrication , Landing simulation
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