Transatmospheric vehicle (TAV) research & development at Wright Laboratory{close_quote}s Flight Dynamics Directorate

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1996 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.50074· OSTI ID:385411

Karasopoulos, H ^[1]; Clay, C L ^[2]

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1. USAF Wright Laboratory, Flight Dynamics Directorate, Aeromechanics Division, WL/FIMA, Bldg. 450, 2645 Fifth St, Ste 7, WPAFB, Ohio 45433-7913 (United States)
2. USAF Wright Laboratory, Flight Dynamics Directorate, Structures Division, WL/FIBEB, Bldg. 45, 21340 Eighth St., Ste 1, WPAFB, Ohio 45433-7542 (United States)

The Structures and Aeromechanics Divisions of the Flight Dynamics Directorate, Wright Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio have a long history of activities in transatmospheric vehicle (TAV) technology development. Included in these activities were research and development efforts in thermal protection systems (TPS), cryogenic fuel tanks, and hot structures. Additional efforts existed in the aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, and performance of transatmospheric, hypersonic, and lifting reentry vehicle configurations. High payoff TAVresearch and development activities in the Flight Dynamics Directorate continue today and are planned for the future. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 385411
• Report Number(s): CONF-960109-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 9618M0013
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 361, Issue 1; Conference: STAIF 96: space technology and applications international forum, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 7-11 Jan 1996; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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HEAT TRANSFER