The novel structure of metallic foams is of interest in the design of next-generation debris shields as it introduces physical mechanisms that are advantageous to hypervelocity impact shielding (e.g. increased fragmentation/melt/vaporization, energy dissipation, etc.). Preliminary investigations have shown improved shielding capability over traditional spacecraft primary structures. In this paper, the results of a current hypervelocity impact test program on metallic open-cell foam core sandwich panels are reported. A preliminary ballistic limit equation has been derived from the experimental results, and is presented in a form suitable for implementation in risk assessment software codes.


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    Title :

    Development of the Next Generation of Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Shields


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    The 2009 APS SCCM Conference ; 2009 ; Tennessee, United States


    Publication date :

    2009-06-29


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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