A study program was conducted to determine the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) requirements and to develop a preliminary nondestructive evaluation manual for the entire space shuttle vehicle. The rationale and guidelines for structural analysis and NDE requirements development are discussed. Recommendations for development of NDE technology for the orbiter thermal protection system and certain structural components are included. Recommendations to accomplish additional goals toward space shuttle inspection are presented.


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    Title :

    Space shuttle: Structural integrity and assessment study


    Contributors:
    Pless, W. M. (author) / Lewis, W. H. (author)

    Publication date :

    1974-07-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English