Publication Date:
2005-11-30
Description:
Analytical trade studies are presented that consider passive TPS configurations using the following material categories: (1) reuseable surface insulation - surface-coated rigidized ceramic fiber; (2) low density charring ablators; and (3) carbon-carbon and high density ablators for leading edge areas. Emphasized are effects on TPS weight by variations in entry trajectories and material thermal characteristics.
Keywords:
THERMODYNAMICS AND COMBUSTION
Type:
NASA Space Shuttle Technol. Conf.; p 303-334
Format:
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