RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR SEALING APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE VEHICLE CABINS

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Abstract:

bration, Abrasion, Stability, Space environmen tal conditions, Pressure. Design of Sealing techniques for Spaceships, Satellite vehicles. Near absolute sealing techniques are described for small openings, such as for electrical conductors, and hatches in the walls of flight vehicle cabins. The need for absolute sealing stems from the requirement of a habitable environment in such vehicles for as long as one year under differential pressure and temperature extremes from -100 to 500 F. Considerations underlying selection of suitable seal materials for resistance to space environment are discussed. The mechanical design and material factors are also discussed. Investigations concerned with effect of elastomer permeability upon seal behavior and with techniques for sealing electrical wires and cables are described. Concepts for the four sealing applications considered are described. Recommendations are made regarding actual sealing concepts. Author

Author(s):
Islinger, Joseph S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMOUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION CHICAGO IL
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for 1 Apr 1960-15 Dec 1961
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR61, 696
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF33, 616 7194
Monitor Series:
ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SPACECRAFT CABINS, *SEALS(STOPPERS), *SEALING COMPOUNDS, SPACECRAFT, SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, MATERIALS, ACCELERATION, RUBBER, ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, PRESSURE, BUTADIENES, SYNTHETIC RUBBER, NITRILE RUBBER, ABRASIVES, VACUUM SEALS, CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES, PRESSURIZED CABINS, UREIDES, PLASTIC SEALS, SILICONE PLASTICS, ROTARY SEALS, VIBRATION, RUBBER SEALS, MAINTENANCE, STABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
UREIDO
Report Date:
1962 Feb 01