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Evaluation of coated columbium alloy heat shields for space shuttle thermal protection system application. Volume 3, phase 3: Full size TPS evaluationThe thermal protection system (TPS), designed for incorporation with space shuttle orbiter systems, consists of one primary heat shield thermally and structurally isolated from the test fixture by eight peripheral guard panels, all encompassing an area of approximately 12 sq ft. TPS components include tee-stiffened Cb 752/R-512E heat shields, bi-metallic support posts, panel retainers, and high temperature insulation blankets. The vehicle primary structure was simulated by a titanium skin, frames, and stiffeners. Test procedures, manufacturing processes, and methods of analysis are fully documented. For Vol. 1, see N72-30948; for Vol. 2, see N74-15660.
Document ID
19740027165
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Baer, J. W. (General Dynamics/Convair San Diego, CA, United States)
Black, W. E. (General Dynamics/Convair San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-112119-3
Accession Number
74N35278
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-9793
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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