Accession Number:

AD0856812

Title:

Gemini B Oxygen Safety Study. Volume III. Materials Summary.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MCDONNELL ASTRONAUTICS CO ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1967-05-15

Pagination or Media Count:

107.0

Abstract:

The metallic and non-metallic materials used in the present baseline Gemini B pressurized cabin and tunnel areas are identified. A preliminary evaluation has been performed to determine the extent of hazard that exists due to the presence of flammable materials and what action might be taken to reduce this hazard. Author

Descriptors:

• *MATERIALS)
• (*MANNED SPACECRAFT
• FIRE SAFETY)
• (*SPACE STATIONS
• FIRE SAFETY)
• (*SPACE CAPSULES
• CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES
• FLAMMABILITY
• HAZARDS
• PARACHUTES
• ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
• LIFE RAFTS
• SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS
• PRESSURE SUITS
• GLASS TEXTILES
• HALOCARBON PLASTICS
• ALUMINUM
• LAMINATES
• TEST METHODS

Subject Categories:

• Safety Engineering
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE