Accession Number:

AD0656096

Title:

WIRE AND CABLE INSULATION PROBLEMS OF SPACE VEHICLES,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE CO SUNNYVALE CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Walker,Lawrence D.

Report Date:

1963-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The needs for a satisfactory insulation are a It must be able to resist radiation. b Future orbits will require long time exposure to gamma rays, neutron, and proton exposure. c Returning signals must be clear, and to keep lenses clear the insulation must be free from causes of smoking and outgassing. d Temperature requirements will be greater, and the insulation must be able to meet abnormal low temperatures as well. e The manufacturing and assembly of flight items demands an insulation that will stand up against the handling of all degrees of experience of help. f Electrical properties must be maintained and improved. g The weight of the insulation must be considered. A light weight insulation means that payloads can be increased. Author

Descriptors:

• *ELECTRICAL INSULATION
• SPACECRAFT
• ELECTRIC WIRE
• ELECTRIC CABLES
• POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS
• MICA
• HALOCARBON PLASTICS
• SILICONE PLASTICS
• POLYAMIDE PLASTICS
• DAMAGE
• RADIATION EFFECTS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Miscellaneous Materials
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE