Biaxial test method for characterization of fabric-film laminates used in scientific balloons

Journal of Industrial Textiles

Volumn 30, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 280-288

  Said, Magdi A ^a  

^a NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 28844459534     PISSN: 15280837     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1106/66qt-hpqu-3e6d-3wvp     Document Type: Article

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