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Aerodynamic simulation tests of RSI panelsThe technique of mixing argon with air was used to simulate the temperature-time trajectory experienced by space shuttle vehicle insulation panels. Gap heating appears to be highly dependent upon gap design, it is relatively low for interlocking and tapered panel designs and significantly higher for a wider, unfilled gap design. The heating rate appears to be significantly higher at the windward facing edges of flush tiles and is aggravated at forward facing steps. This heating, however, is highly dependent on step heights relative to some characteristic thickness of the boundary layer.
Document ID
19730024743
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Centolanzi, F. J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Zimmerman, N. B. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Covington, M. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Nichols, F. H. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Symp. on Reusable Surface Insulation for Space Shuttle, Vol. 2
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Accession Number
73N33476
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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