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Investigation of Super*Zip separation jointAn investigation to determine the most likely cause of two failures of five tests on 79 inch diameter Lockheed Super*Zip spacecraft separation joints being used for the development of a Shuttle/Centaur propulsion system. This joint utilizes an explosively expanded tube to fracture surrounding prenotched aluminum plates to achieve planar separation. A test method was developed and more than 300 tests firings were made to provide an understanding of severance mechanisms and the functional performance effects of system variables. An approach for defining functional margin was developed, and specific recommendations were made for improving existing and future systems.
Document ID
19880012688
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bement, Laurence J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA., United States)
Schimmel, Morry L. (Schimmel Co. Saint Louis, Mo., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:4031
L-16398
NASA-TM-4031
Accession Number
88N22072
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 928-24-00-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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