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Hi, I am writing a MATLAB program to model the heat flow through space shuttle tiles. Does anyone know where I can find the thermal conductivity, density and specific heat of the different tiles on a space shuttle?
Space shuttle thermal protection tiles are specialized tiles that are used to protect the space shuttle from extreme heat during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. They are made from a lightweight material called silica foam and are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
There are approximately 24,000 thermal protection tiles on a space shuttle. Each tile is individually numbered and placed in a specific location on the shuttle to optimize its protection.
The thermal protection tiles are installed by hand, with each tile being carefully placed and adhered to the shuttle's surface. The tiles are then checked for proper alignment and any gaps are filled in with heat-resistant putty.
Yes, thermal protection tiles can be reused multiple times. After each space shuttle mission, the tiles are carefully inspected and any damaged or worn tiles are replaced. The reusable nature of the tiles helps to reduce the cost of space shuttle missions.
The thermal protection tiles protect the space shuttle by acting as a barrier between the extreme heat of reentry and the shuttle's structure. They are designed to absorb and dissipate the heat, keeping the shuttle and its contents safe. Without these tiles, the intense heat of reentry would cause severe damage to the shuttle and potentially harm the astronauts inside.