IMPLEMENTATION of the
RECOMMENDATIONS
of the Presidential Commission on
the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
Test Plan
Objectives
- Measure nozzle/case joint deflection
temperatures and pressures
- Determine seal performance at low/high
temperature
- Monitor nozzle/case joint insulation
performance
Configuration
- Nozzle-to-case joint
- Full-scale aft dome
- Full-scale forward dome with igniter.
- Pressurized with hot gas
Performance.
- Burn time = 0.5 sec.
- Pressure decay time = 80 sec.
Figure 9. SRM Nozzle Joint Environment
simulator.
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