The findings and status of the continuing NASA investigation of catastrophic balloon failures, conducted following the adoption in 1984 of a new material specification, are reported on. Current efforts include a microstructual analysis, balloon stress studies, and seal investigations. Attention is given to the Recovery Plan, a program to demonstrate the use of the existing film and to develop an improved film is discussed. No specific cause for the increased occurrence of catastrophic failures has been identified.
Status of the NASA continuing investigation of catastrophic balloon failures
Advances in Space Research ; 7 , 7, 19
1987-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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