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)


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    Title :

    Development of new superinsulation for cryogenic space tankage


    Additional title:

    ASME Aviation Space -- Progress Prospects


    Contributors:
    Leonhard, K.E. (author) / Tatro, R.E. (author) / Collom, J.E. (author)

    Conference:

    ASME Annual Aviation and Space Conference ; 1968 ; United States , Beverly Hills, CA Insulation



    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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