New Ablative Heat Shield Materials for Mars Landers Baltimore Div., Martin Marietta Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Strauss, Eric L., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1966-10-03 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1966

Summary:

TWO new ablative materials, designated SLA-741 and SLA-561, have been developed by Martin Marietta for Mars Lander thermal protection. The density range of these ablators is 0.18-0.22 g/cc and is substantially lower than that of other types of low density charring ablators. Plasma arc testing conducted in a simulated Mars atmosphere has established that SLA ablators are considerably more efficient than conventional ablators such as filled silicone, low density nylon-phenolic, or corkboard and that they form sturdy, erosion resistant chars

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Publisher Number:

660654

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