Results are presented of experiments measuring the degradation of the insulating capabilities of the multilayer insulation (MLI) of the Space Station Freedom, when subjected to hypervelocity impact damage. A simple numerical model was developed for use in an engineering design environment for quick assessment of thermal effect of the impact. The model was validated using results from thermal vacuum tests on MLI with simulated damage. The numerical model results agreed with experimental data.


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    Title :

    Testing and numerical modeling of hypervelocity impact damaged Space Station multilayer insulation


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    Publication date :

    1992-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English