Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
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.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Type:
JSC-CN-18440
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The 2009 APS SCCM Conference; Jun 28, 2009 - Jul 03, 2009; Tennessee; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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