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Robert L Dotts

Alan M Lovelace

Calvin Schomburg

Jack W Holt

Robert J Maraia

George Strouhal

James A Smith

High temperature insulating articles are provided having improved performance characteristics. The articles comprise fabrics of closely woven refractory or heat resistant fibers having particles of silicon carbide dispersed at least partially through the fabric and bonded to the fibers with an emulsifiable polyethylene wax. Such articles exhibit significantly increased high temperature emittance characteristics and an improved retention of integrity and flexibility after prolonged exposure to high temperature.

High temperature silicon carbide impregnated insulating fabrics

An improved method for markedly increasing the bond strength between a rigid, porous refractory material and a non-rigid substrate by densifying the face of the rigid material opposing the substrate. Densification is accomplished by wetting the refractory material and then impregnating it with a composite slurry having a particle size to fill voids of the porous material.

Attachment system for silica tiles

A system for providing thermal insulation for portions of a spacecraft which do not exceed 900.degree. F. (756.degree. K.) during ascent or reentry relative to the earth's atmosphere. The thermal insulation is formed of relatively large flexible sheets of needled Nomex felt having a flexible waterproof coating. The thickness of the felt is sized to protect against projected temperatures and is attached to the structure by a resin adhesive. Vent holes in the sheets allow ventilation while maintaining waterproofing. The system is heat treated to provide thermal stability.

Thermal insulation protection means

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Robert L Dotts