Materials design for hypersonics
Johns Hopkins University · University of Baltimore · +7 more institutions
Abstract
Hypersonic vehicles must withstand extreme conditions during flights that exceed five times the speed of sound. These systems have the potential to facilitate rapid access to space, bolster defense capabilities, and create a new paradigm for transcontinental earth-to-earth travel. However, extreme aerothermal environments create significant challenges for vehicle materials and structures. This work addresses the critical need to develop resilient refractory alloys, composites, and ceramics. We will highlight key design principles for critical vehicle areas such as primary structures, thermal protection, and propulsion systems; the role of theory and computation; and strategies for advancing laboratory-scale…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 78.27
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 116
Authors
9Topics & keywords
- Propulsion
- Bolster
- Aerospace engineering
- Key (lock)
- Systems engineering
- Computer science
- Hypersonic speed
- Design elements and principles