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In-flight load testing of advanced shuttle thermal protection systems [PDF]

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NASA Ames Research Center has conducted in-flight airload testing of some advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) at the Dryden Flight Research Center. The two flexible TPS materials tested, felt reusable surface insulation (FRSI) and advanced flexible
Meyer, R., Jr.   +2 more
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Test techniques for evaluating flight displays [PDF]

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The rapid development of graphics technology allows for greater flexibility in aircraft displays, but display evaluation techniques have not kept pace. Historically, display evaluation has been based on subjective opinion and not on the actual aircraft ...
Haworth, Loran A., Newman, Richard L.
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Omega flight-test data reduction sequence [PDF]

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Computer programs for Omega data conversion, summary, and preparation for distribution are presented. Program logic and sample data formats are included, along with operational instructions for each program.
Lilley, R. W.
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Wet countdown demonstration and flight readiness firing [PDF]

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The prelaunch tests for the Space Transportation System 1 flight are briefly described. Testing is divided into two major sections: the wet countdown demonstration test/flight readiness firing, which includes a 20 second test firing of the orbiter's ...

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YF-16 flight flutter test procedures [PDF]

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The Random Decrement technique (Randomdec) was incorporated in procedures for flight testing of the YF-16 lightweight fighter prototype. Damping values obtained substantiate the adequacy of the flutter margin of safety.
Brignac, W. J.   +3 more
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Reconstruction of the Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology Sounding Rocket One Flight Test [PDF]

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The Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology Sounding Rocket One flight test is a demonstration experiment for deployable atmospheric decelerator technologies.
Dutta, Soumyo   +3 more
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Air frame drag balance Patent [PDF]

open access: yes, 1961
Device for measuring drag forces in flight ...
Freeman, R. S., Judd, J. H., Leiss, A.
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Radiation-resistant Ti/BN coatings: insights from 171 days exposure to space radiation and atomic oxygen in low orbit

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Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) and Vacuum Plasma Spray (VPS) techniques were used to develop Ti/2 vol.% hBN coatings, for extreme space environments and tested aboard the International Space Station as part of the MISSE-17 (Materials International Space ...
Abhijith Kunneparambil Sukumaran   +14 more
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S-190 exposure verification flight test [PDF]

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A flight test was conducted to determine the optimum exposures for the Skylab S-190A experiment. An aircraft multispectral photographic system (AMPS) which is installed in the NASA Earth Resources aircraft NP3A was used to simulate the S-190A system. The
Perry, L.
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