Hypervelocity Track Tests of the NASA Galileo Probe Heatshield

Abstract

Tests were conducted in a hypervelocity track facility to establish the ablative characteristics of the heatshield material for the NASA/Ames Galileo Probe. Data were obtained from eight shots at launch velocities ranging from 15,850 fps to 17,950 fps. Six of the shots were conducted through an argon environment. The test required the nosetip to be recovered intact. Measurements were made of the model velocity and in-flight surface temperature. A description of the test unit, test article, and test technique is presented herein. (Author)

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA109042

Entities

People

  • A. M. Adams

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cameras
  • Carbon Carbon Composites
  • Data Reduction
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Image Converters
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flight
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow