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Design, fabrication, and structural testing of a lightweight shadow shield for deep-space applicationTwo full-scale, lightweight, double-sheeted shadow shields were developed as the primary element of a deep-space thermal protection system for liquid-hydrogen propellant tankage. The thermal and mechanical considerations used in s, the method of fabrication, and the environmental testing results on a prototype shield are discussed. Testing consisted of a transient cooldown period, a prolonged cold soak, and a transient warmup. The mechanical and thermal analyses used in the shield design are sufficient to produce a lightweight rugged shadow shield assembly that is structurally adequate for its intended application.
Document ID
19770012215
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Technical Note (TN)
Authors
Miao, D.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Barber, J. R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Dewitt, R. L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1977
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
E-8889
NASA-TN-D-8319
Accession Number
77N19159
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-21
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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