Microscopy and microstructural analysis played an important role in the development of Space Shuttle thermal protection materials and in validation of mechanical models of the insulation system. In the early stages of tile development, microstructural analysis was used extensively to assist in the selection of materials and processes and to define important relations between material purity and high temperature degradation. The present paper presents some specific examples of the contribution of microstructural analysis to the Space Shuttle tile insulation system as well as some general pictorial examples of the system components.


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    Title :

    Microscopy and microstructure of shuttle thermal protection system materials


    Additional title:

    Mikroskopie und Mikrostruktur des Waermeschutzmaterials der Raumfaehre


    Contributors:
    Newquist, C.W. (author) / Pfister, A.M. (author) / Miller, A.D. (author) / Scott, W.D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 13 Bilder, 3 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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