Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The optical properties of selected Orbital Workshop thermal control surfaces are discussed from the time of their installation through the end of the Skylab missions. The surfaces considered are the goldized Kapton tape on the habitation area sidewall, the S-13G white paint on the Workshop aft skirt, and the multilayer insulation system on the forward dome of the habitation area. A quantitative assessment of the effects of exposure to the ascent and orbital environments is made including the effects of rocket exhaust plume contamination. Although optical property degradation of the external surfaces was noted, satisfactory thermal performance was maintained throughout the Skylab missions.
Keywords:
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Type:
ASME PAPER 74-ENAS-39
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Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems; Jul 29, 1974 - Aug 01, 1974; Seattle, WA; US
Format:
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