Abstract: During reentry from space, a layer of high temperature air (>3000K) is formed extending tens of centimeters from the surface of the vehicle, well out into the high speed flow regime. ...

Abstract: Aerospace vehicles with fixed geometry are designed to operate at a predetermined flight condition. Variation of the aerodynamic environment, such as during acceleration, climbing, or turning, ...

Abstract: Hypersonic flight with hydrocarbon-fueled airbreathing propulsion requires sharp leading edges. This generates high temperatures at the leading edge surface, which cannot be sustained by most ...