Novel Testing Methods for Measuring Critical Gas Phase Interactions in Hypersonic Ground Test
Abstract
Fundamental science issues will be explored that directly impact the survivability, overall range, control, and dynamics of representative hypersonic vehicles. Research activities will focus on ground-based testing and characterization techniques used to simulate in-flight response of advanced materials and vehicle surfaces in the harsh hypersonic environment. Complex material response modeling, combined with targeted high-enthalpy thermal experiments, will provide insights into the survivability of various material systems in the highly energetic hypersonic environment. Rigorous experiments will be performed on model aerostructures, produced with advanced manufacturing techniques, using state-of-the-art optical and laser diagnostics, to characterize flow-field interactions especially under conditions in which ablation and ionization challenge vehicle performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2025
- Source ID
- FA95502510050
Entities
People
- Greg Scofield
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force