What does H/S stand for?

Heat Shield

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Before their second and final burn away from the station, the crew used a robotic arm and high-definition cameras to ensure the shuttle's heat shield had not been compromised by orbiting debris and small meteorites.

Discovery undocks from space station

The NASA test is significant in that it's the most advanced test yet of an inflatable heat shield for re-entry applications," said Jason Andrews, president of Andrews Space.

Inflatable heat shield may protect spacecrafts entering planets' ...

Applications include gaskets and seals, high temperature PCB thermal insulation and battery shields, automotive heat shields, and vibration and acoustic mitigation pads.

Silicones

Dealers will install a revised design of the propeller shaft, the flange kit and heat shield kit.

Land Rover Recalls 2003-05 Models

The machine also has an automated cycle controlled by a PLC controller with pneumatically activated heat shields and a pneumatic welding jaw slide/gripper assembly.

New high-resolution vision system from Interface improves welding ...

The motocross boots also come with a heat shield with molded rubber on it.

ONeal Offroad Apparel 2009 Boasts New Styles in MX Gear for Men and ...

Aluminium extrusions are fine heat shields When compared to copper weight wise, aluminium conducts twice the amount of electricity.

The Many Uses of Aluminium Extrusions

Some Passats with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to damage.

Volkswagen recalls 410,000 Passats