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.
Transpiration Cooling Methods for the SpaceLiner
2008-01-01
16 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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