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).
Carbon aerogel thermal protection system for reusable launch vehicles
1999
10 Seiten, 21 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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