Re: Space X January 2006 Update



"Henry Spencer" <henry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Agreed. They're all too likely to find their insulation
> frozen to the tank. They're starting down the road
> several groups have followed in the past, which
> typically ends in a change of approach after the full
> complexity of purges etc. sinks in.

But would not such insulation be constructed like a tent fly without
direct contact to the tank? Especially if it only need help mitigate
increased heat transfer due to wind. This should not be the least bit
difficult or expensive.

Pete.


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