NASA NTRS · 19820000114
Bridging Gaps Between Refractory Tiles
Abstract
Excessively large gaps between tiles on Space Shuttle eliminated without time-consuming and costly procedure of removing and replacing tiles. Ceramic tile silver is bonded in gap. Bonded silver prevents airframe under gap from getting too hot during reentry and presents aerodynamically smooth exterior surface.
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Haney, J. W. J.. 1982-12-01. Bridging Gaps Between Refractory Tiles. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820000114
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