Numerical Analysis of the Transient Response of Advanced Thermal Protection Systems for Atmospheric Entry

Numerical Analysis of the Transient Response of Advanced Thermal Protection Systems for Atmospheric Entry
Author: Robert T. Swann
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Total Pages: 44
Release: 1962
Genre: Heat
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Equations for the transfer of heat through thermal protection shields are derived in finite difference form. These equations are applicable to charring ablators, impregnated ceramics, subliming ablators, heat sinks, and insulating materials and have been programmed for solution on a high speed digital computer.

Probabilistic Heat Transfer Problems in Thermal Protection Systems

Probabilistic Heat Transfer Problems in Thermal Protection Systems
Author: Kun Zhang
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Release: 2018
Genre: Science
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Thermal protecti.on system (TPS) is one of the most important subsystems of hypersonic vehicles which are subjected to severe aerodynamic heating. The reliability and structural integrity of TPS are crucial to the structural safety and integrity of hypersonic aircrafts. During the design and service stages of the TPS, there are numerous inevitable uncertainties in aerothermal environment, material properties, manufacture and assembly errors, analysis modeling errors, et cetera, which have great impact on the reliability assessment of the TPS. In this chapter, the probabilistic heat transfer for TPS is presented to achieve light-weight TPS with high reliability. The uncertainties and their modeling and sampling methods are introduced at first. Then the finite element model and the precise integration method for transient probabilistic heat transfer of TPS are given. Based on the theoretical and numerical methods, the probabilistic design and reliability assessment procedure for TPS are finally formed. A typical multilayer ceramic composite material TPS is used as example to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Proceedings of a Conference on Aerodynamically Heated Structures Held at Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 25, 1961

Proceedings of a Conference on Aerodynamically Heated Structures Held at Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 25, 1961
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Total Pages: 368
Release: 1962
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This volume brings together for the first time papers by recognized authorities on the structural and materials requirements of space vehicles exposed to aerodynamic heating, particularly during re-entry. The current status of insulating problems, especially in lift-flight vehicles, is discussed in detail, as are proposed thermal protection systems for future aerospace vehicles. Of particular importance are the reports on new developments of high-temperature thermal protection systems, thermal protection of cryogenic propellants, and structural cooling systems. (Author).

CAVE

CAVE
Author: Kenneth A. Rathjen
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Total Pages: 204
Release: 1977
Genre: Aerodynamic heating
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