IMPLEMENTATION of the
RECOMMENDATIONS
of the Presidential Commission on
the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
Test Plan
Objectives
- Measure joint deflection, temperatures,
and pressures
- Determine seal performance at low/high
temperature
- Monitor case joint insulation
performance
Configuration
- Full-scale case components loaded with
inert propellant
- Pressurized with hot gas
Performance
- Burn time = 0.6 sec
- Pressure decay time = 90 sec
Figure 10. SRM Joint Environment
Simulator.
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