Skylab DO24 Thermal Control Coatings and Polymeric Films Experiment.

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Abstract:

Preliminary results of an experiment designed to determine the effects of the external Skylab space environment on the performance and properties of a wide variety of selected thermal control coatings and polymeric films are presented. Three duplicate sets of thermal control coatings and polymeric films were exposed to the Skylab space environment for varying periods of time during the mission. The specimens were retrieved by the Astronauts, placed in hermetically sealed return containers during EVA, recovered, and returned to the Air Force Materials Laboratory for analysis and evaluation. Post flight analysis of the three sets of recovered thermal control coatings indicated that measured changes in specimen thermooptical properties are due to a combination of excessive contamination and solar degradation of the contaminant layer. The degree of degradation experienced overrides, obscures and compromises the measurement of the degradation of the substrate coatings themselves. Preliminary experimental results on the analysis of the contamination are also presented. Author

Author(s):
Lehn, William L. ; Hurley, Charles J.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE MATERIALS LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Jan 68-Oct 74,
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the AIAA/AGU Conference on Scientific Experiments of Skylab, 30 Oct-1 Nov 74, Huntsville, AL. AIAA Paper no. 74-1228.
Pagination:
0015

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFML-TR-75-77, GIDEP-E046-0915
Task Number(s):
07
Project Number(s):
7340
Monitor Series:
E046-0915, 331.95.37.10-G7-01
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*POLYMERIC FILMS, *PROTECTIVE COATINGS, *SPACE STATIONS, THERMAL PROPERTIES, OPTICAL PROPERTIES, RECOVERY, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, DEGRADATION, SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, SUBSTRATES, ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, CONTAINERS, SOLAR RADIATION, CONTAMINATION, THERMAL RESISTANCE, HERMETIC SEALS, EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Manned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
*Skylab, *Thermal control coatings, WUAFML73400703, PE62102F
Report Date:
1975 Mar 01