At the Space Launcher System Analysis (SART) department of DLR-Cologne, a hypersonic spaceplane for passenger transportation is being investigated. The spaceplane is called the “SpaceLiner”. The vehicle performs its rocket powered, intercontinental flight via a suborbital trajectory. The major challenge is the aerodynamic heating of the vehicle. This is discussed, and a possible solution for handling the extreme heatloads will be presented. The solution involves an innovative new way of transpiration cooling, using liquid water.


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    Title :

    Transpiration Cooling Methods for the SpaceLiner


    Contributors:
    Gülhan, Ali (editor) / van Foreest, A. (author) / Sippel, M. (author) / Gülhan, A. (author) / Esser, B. (author)


    Publication date :

    2008-01-01


    Size :

    16 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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