NASA NTRS · 19720023227
Thermal protection system trade studies on ablators and reuseable surface insulation
Abstract
Analytical trade studies are presented that consider passive TPS configurations using the following material categories: (1) reuseable surface insulation - surface-coated rigidized ceramic fiber; (2) low density charring ablators; and (3) carbon-carbon and high density ablators for leading edge areas. Emphasized are effects on TPS weight by variations in entry trajectories and material thermal characteristics.
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Strouhal, G., Curry, D. M.. 1972-07-01. Thermal protection system trade studies on ablators and reuseable surface insulation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720023227
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