Problem is obtaining insulation system that yields maximum payload for given orbital mission, while being structurally sound and performing efficiently in atmosphere; new insulation, "Superfloc", uses multilayer radiation barriers of one-quarter mil mylar with vacuum depositions of aluminum on both sides; dacron flocking is used to separate reflective layers since it provides low solid conductive paths between layers; relatively large separation, 0.040 to 0.080 in., between layers provides good path for evacuation of purge gases; insulation is structurally sound. (32471)
Development of new superinsulation for cryogenic space tankage
ASME Aviation Space -- Progress Prospects
ASME Annual Aviation and Space Conference ; 1968 ; United States , Beverly Hills, CA Insulation
1968
8 pages
Conference paper
English
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