Reinforced carbon-carbon with an oxidation-resistant coating is used as the thermal protection system for the Space Shuttle Orbiter high-temperature wing leading edge and nose cap surfaces. The reinforced carbon-carbon system is capable of multimission reuse, and, in addition, provides a smooth external moldline while transmitting aerodynamic loads to the fuselage forward bulkhead and wing spar through mechanical attachments. This paper describes the material and processes developed, strength and thermal/physical properties which characterize performance. (Stoehr)


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    Title :

    Material characteristics of space shuttle reinforced carbon-carbon


    Additional title:

    Materialeigenschaften von Kohlenstoff-Kohlenstoff-Verbundwerkstoffen beim Einsatz in der Raumfaehre


    Contributors:
    Curry, D.M. (author) / Scott, H.C. (author) / Webster, C.N. (author)


    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    16 Seiten, 17 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 4 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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