Application of Electron Microscopy Techniques to the Investigation of Space Shuttle Columbia Accident - Paperback

by Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs) (Created by), Sandeep Shah (Author)

This viewgraph presentation gives an overview of the investigation into the breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia, and addresses the importance of a failure analysis strategy for the investigation of the Columbia accident. The main focus of the presentation is on the usefulness of electron microscopy for analyzing slag deposits from the tiles and reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) wing panels of the Columbia orbiter.