Published August 1981 | Version v1
Report

Evaluation of the effects of solar radiation on glasses. Final report, 9 Jul 1979 - 31 Dec 1980

Description

Four optical materials were exposed to simulated solar and particulate radiation in a space environment. Sapphire and fused silica experienced little change in transmittance while optical crown glass and ultra low expansion glass darkened appreciably. A complete analysis of the 500 hour simulated space exposure test was conducted. Additionally, studies were performed to aid in sample selection for a 100 hour simulated exposure test

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS., PC A04/MF A01.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
61 p.
Report number
NASA-CR--161907