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

Explores the pros and cons of different heat reduction techniques on other characteristics of hypersonic vehicles

Mostafa Barzegar Gerdroodbary (Author)

9780323917704, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 13 October 2022

246 pages
27 x 18 x 1.7 cm, 1 kg

Aerodynamic Heating in Supersonic and Hypersonic Flows: Advanced Techniques for Drag and Aero-heating Reduction explores the pros and cons of different heat reduction techniques on other characteristics of hypersonic vehicles. The book begins with an introduction of flow feature around the forebody of space vehicles and explains the main parameters on drag force and heat production in this region. The text then discusses the impact of severe heat production on the nose of hypervelocity vehicles, different reduction techniques for aerodynamic heating, and current practical applications for forebody shock control devices. Delivers valuable insight for aerospace engineers, postgraduate students, and researchers.

1. Introduction
2. Mechanical techniques (spike)
3. Fluidic techniques, opposing (counterflow) jets
4. Energetic (thermal) devices, energy deposition devices
5. Hybrid technique
6. Current practical applications for forebody shock control devices

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]