Refractory Ceramic Foams for Novel Applications
TBMG-2795
05/01/2008
- Content
Workers at NASA Ames Research center are endeavoring to develop durable, oxidation- resistant, foam thermal protection systems (TPSs) that would be suitable for covering large exterior spacecraft surfaces, would have low to moderate densities, and would have temperature capabilities comparable to those of carbon- based TPSs [reusable at 3,000 °F (≈1,650 °C)] with application of suitable coatings. These foams may also be useful for repairing TPSs while in orbit. Moreover, on Earth as well as in outer space, these foams might be useful as catalyst supports and filters.
- Citation
- "Refractory Ceramic Foams for Novel Applications," Mobility Engineering, May 1, 2008.