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.
Thermal protection systems for space transportation vehicles
1993-02-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Future Space Transportation Systems and Launch Vehicles
AIAA | 1997
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