- Author
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Katsikas, C. J.
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Levine, J. H.
- Title
- Manned Spacecraft Nonmetallic Materials Flammability Selection Criteria and Requirements.
- Coporate
- National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Houston, TX
- Report
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NASA CR TM X-14330,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Book or Conf
- National Aerospace and Space Administration. NASA Conference on Materials for Improved Fire Safety. May 6-7, 1970.,
Houston, TX,
2/1-6 p.,
1970
- Keywords
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spacecraft
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flammability
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nonmetallic materials
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fire hazards
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fire tests
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composite materials
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fire prevention
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flameproofing
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acceptability
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materials tests
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protective coatings
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thermodynamic properties
- Identifiers
- spacecraft
- Abstract
- The criteria and requirements governing the selection of nonmetallic materials for use in manned spacecraft to control potential fire hazards are reviewed. To illustrate how the criteria were met, the development of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center flammability requirements are discussed and traced through their historical evolution. Also, the events that dictated the changes that have taken place are discussed.