Re the tiles' heat capacity and tolerance; there was a very good article in National Geographic circa +- 79-81 or so I think. I recall it because of a photo of a guy holding one in his bare hand which had been heated to cherry red. I don't have the issue, but someone in Europa-land ought to have it.
Jack -----Original Message----- From: Robert J. Bradbury [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday 03 February 2003 15:33 To: Europa Icepick Subject: Better heat shielding I believe that I've read articles that much better heat shielding materials have been developed since the shuttle tile system was created. Does anyone know what these materials might be and who is developing them? Also, does anyone know the heat tolerance of the tiles on the shuttles is? Thanks, Robert == You are subscribed to the Europa Icepick mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project information and list (un)subscribe info: http://klx.com/europa/ == You are subscribed to the Europa Icepick mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Project information and list (un)subscribe info: http://klx.com/europa/
