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Thermal response of rigid and flexible insulations and reflective coating in an aeroconvective heating environment

Authors :
Kourtides, D. A
Chiu, S. A
Iverson, D. J
Lowe, D. M
Publication Year :
1992
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1992.

Abstract

Described here is the thermal performance of rigid and flexible thermal protection systems considered for potential use in future Aeroassist Space Transfer Vehicles. The thermal response of these materials subjected to aeroconvective heating from a plasma arc is described. Properties that were measured included the thermal conductivity of both rigid and flexible insulations at various temperatures and pressures and the emissivity of the fabrics used in the flexible insulations. The results from computerized thermal analysis models describing the thermal response of these materials subjected to flight conditions are included.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Notes :
RTOP 506-43-31
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19920019478
Document Type :
Report