(DURIP-21) HYPERSONIC CONFIGURABLE UNIT BALLISTIC EXPERIMENT (HYCUBE)- A COMPACT HYPERSONIC FLIGHT TESTING PLATFORM
Abstract
Hypersonic Configurable Unit Ballistic Experiment (HyCUBE) is a revolutionary test and evaluation (TandE) method for conducting hypersonic flight tests that will greatly improve our understanding of high-speed aerodynamics. HyCUBE is a CubeSat-like vehicle that is deliberately de-orbited to record hypersonic flight data during re-entry into the atmosphere. This DURIP seeks to fabricate the first HyCUBE flight unit thereby validating this revolutionary hypersonic flight-testing concept. In addition to advancing the state of art in hypersonic flight testing, the effort to fabricate the HyCUBE flight unit presents a unique opportunity for workforce development. It will be used to provide the next generation of engineers and scientists an authentic, hands-on experience in the art of designing aerospace systems and conducting hypersonic flight tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 07, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502110393
Entities
People
- Demoz Gebre-egziabher
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Regents of the University of Minnesota
- United States Air Force