Abstract:A major problem in space flight has been leakage of fluids and gases and is particularly serious at launching. Comparatively small leaks of propellant and/or oxidizer can cause disasterous explosions. The emphasis on the initial studies reported in this article has been the development of an improved method for leak detection during factory test and checkout prior to launching and space flight. However, the long-range objective of a versatile leak detection system that could be used in space, during launching,… Show more
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