Hypervelocity Track Tests of the Ablative Characteristics of Heatshield Materials for the NASA Galileo Probe

Abstract

Tests were conducted in a hypervelocity track facility to establish the ablative characteristics of the heatshield material for the NASA Galileo Probe. Data were obtained from eight shots at launch velocities of 17,500 fps and 18,000 fps. All shots were conducted using argon gas in the range tank. 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)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA141818

Entities

People

  • A. M. Adams

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cameras
  • Classification
  • Data Reduction
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Image Converters
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Photographic Film
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Surface Temperature
  • Test Facilities
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

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