The authors describe the application of a high-resolution time-domain reflectometer (TDR) to detect debonds in Space Shuttle tile structures. Experimental measurements on bonded and debonded tiles are included to demonstrate the technique. The work utilized the high sensitivity and resolution possible with the Hypres PSP-1000 TDR system. Experimental measurements of TDR waveforms launched on the tile via a WR-28 rectangular waveguide horn with a lens showed that different signatures can be obtained from bonded and debonded regions. Computer simulations were used to verify the experimental results. The results obtained demonstrate the feasibility of using high-resolution TDR methods for detecting tile debonds.


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    Title :

    Bond verification of Space Shuttle tiles using time domain techniques


    Additional title:

    Überprüfung der Kachelklebung beim Space Shuttle mit Hilfe von Zeitbereichsverfahren


    Contributors:
    Bennia, A. (author) / Su, W. (author) / Riad, S.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    2 Seiten, 4 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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