A special new class of carbon foams called carbon aerogels were synthesized and characterized using thermophysical and thermomechanical methodologies. The intent of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of these materials in a hybrid carbon-carbon composite/carbon aerogel thermal protection system (TPS) for future reusable launch vehicles (RLV). Preliminary results indicate this material system are candidates for application where very low density and low conductivity are required at ultra-high temperatures (>2000 degree C).


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Carbon aerogel thermal protection system for reusable launch vehicles


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 21 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Thermal Protection System for Reusable Launch Vehicles

    Pace, Patrick / Maji, Arup | ASCE | 2008


    Thermal Protection Systems for Future Reusable Launch Vehicles

    Rasky, D. J. / SAE | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995


    Thermal Protection Systems for Future Reusable Launch Vehicles

    Rasky, Daniel J. | SAE Technical Papers | 1995


    Advanced thermal protection systems for reusable launch vehicles

    Tsukahara, Aiichiro / Yamao, Hiroyuki / Miho, Kazuyuki | AIAA | 2001


    Trajectory and Thermal Protection System Design for Reusable Launch Vehicles

    McGuire, M. / Gage, Peter / Galloway, Eric et al. | AIAA | 2004