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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AEROSPACE REPORTS

A Biweekly Publication of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VOLUME 43, ISSUE 26 - DECEMBER 30, 2006

NASA STAR REPORTS: 12/30/05
Astronautics

12 Astronautics (General)

13 Astrodynamics

14 Ground Support Systems and Facilities (Space)

15 Launch Vehicles and Launch Operations

18 Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance

20 Spacecraft Propulsion and Power

18 SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Includes satellites; space platforms; space stations; spacecraft systems and components such as thermal and environmental controls; and spacecraft control and stability characteristics.

For life support systems see 54 Man/System Technology and Life Support.

For related information see also 05 Aircraft Design, Testing and Performance; 39 Structural Mechanics; and 16 Space Transportation and Safety.


20050244466 Lawrence Livermore National Lab., Livermore, CA USA

National Ignition Facility Fracture Control Plan

Brereton, S.; May 01, 2000; 24 pp.; In English Report No.(s): DE2005-15013512; UCRL-ID-141590; No Copyright; Avail.: Department of Energy Information Bridge

The NIF contains a large number of optics that also act as vacuum barriers. These are subject to brittle failures that may result in significant consequences. This Fracture Control Plan identifies the requirements, needed documentation, and required actions for minimizing the potential for brittle failures of these fracture-critical components in the NIF laser system. The goal of this plan is to ensure that all fracture-critical systems present no more than a low level of risk. Risk considers both consequences (to workers, the environment, and public confidence) and probability of failure. This plan interprets and implements the guidance contained in the ME Design Safety Standard, Section 5.4, 'Design Safety Standards for Fracture Critical Components for High Power Laser Systems.' NTIS

Fractures (Materials); Ignition; Fracture Mechanics; Controllability


Source: NASA.


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