The topics addressed are history of reusable external insulation (RSI), and examples of shuttle RSI development challenges, which includes: (1) manufacturing of raw materials, such as fibers, coating components; (2) design of tile planform size, strain isolation, and gap heating; (3) insulation, such as bonding, bond verification, tolerances, and quality control; and (4) operation, such as durability, and water proofing.


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    Title :

    Thermal protection systems for space transportation vehicles


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    Publication date :

    1993-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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