Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows: Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction

Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows: Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction discusses heat reduction techniques for hypersonic vehicles, including drag force and heat production. It also covers severe heat production on the nose and practical applications for forebody shock control devices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows: Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction delves into the exploration of diverse heat reduction techniques, their advantages, and drawbacks, in relation to various characteristics of hypersonic vehicles. The book commences by providing an introductory overview of the flow features surrounding the forebody of space vehicles, elucidating the primary parameters governing drag force and heat production in this critical region. Subsequently, the text delves into the profound impact of severe heat production on the nose of hypervelocity vehicles, highlighting the need for effective aerodynamic heating reduction strategies. It further discusses various techniques for mitigating aerodynamic heating, including active flow control, passive flow management, and boundary layer ingestion. Additionally, the book sheds light on current practical applications of forebody shock control devices, emphasizing their role in enhancing the performance and stability of hypersonic vehicles. This comprehensive resource offers invaluable insights to aerospace engineers, postgraduate students, and researchers engaged in the field of supersonic and hypersonic aerodynamics.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323917704