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Ceramic-ceramic shell tile thermal protection system and method thereof
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 1986 |
| Description | A ceramic reusable, externally applied composite thermal protection system (TPS) is proposed. The system functions by utilizing a ceramic/ceramic upper shell structure which effectively separates its primary functions as a thermal insulator and as a load carrier to transmit loads to the cold structure. The composite tile system also prevents impact damage to the atmospheric entry vehicle thermal protection system. The composite tile comprises a structurally strong upper ceramic/ceramic shell manufactured from ceramic fibers and ceramic matrix meeting the thermal and structural requirements of a tile used on a re-entry aerospace vehicle. In addition, a lightweight high temperature ceramic lower temperature base tile is used. The upper shell and lower tile are attached by means effective to withstand the extreme temperatures (3000 to 3200F) and stress conditions. The composite tile may include one or more layers of variable density rigid or flexible thermal insulation. The assembly of the overall tile is facilitated by two or more locking mechanisms on opposing sides of the overall tile assembly. The assembly may occur subsequent to the installation of the lower shell tile on the spacecraft structural skin. |
| File Size | 1166848 |
| Page Count | 13 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19880009244 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t6qz74543 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1986-05-14 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Composite Materials Spacecraft Reentry Spacecraft Shielding Ceramic Matrix Composites Tiles Ceramic Coatings Ceramic Fibers Thermal Insulation Reentry Shielding Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Patent |