Thermal response and recession resistance of new thermal protection system using high-temperature CFRP sandwich panel

Ousei Miyamoto*, Yuki Kubota, Takuya Aoki, Yuichi Ishida, Toshio Ogasawara, Shinjiro Umezu

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Abstract

Our research target is to develop new light weight Thermal Protection System applying for space vehicles, such as re-entry capsule. This system consists of ablation material and high-temperature structure material. A concept of the new system was a substitution an existing structure material with high-temperature CFRP sandwich panel so that an ablator showing thermal protection is thinner. The flexural strength and rigidity of the high-temperature sandwich panel was evaluated at elevated temperature. These properties were maintained up to 300°C. Applied ablator was also developed in this study. This ablator showed higher recession resistance than existing one. The developed system showed 51% of weight reduction and improving 48% of recession resistance. Consequently, the developed system exhibited high potential as a new concept of thermal protection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication68th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2017
Subtitle of host publicationUnlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security
PublisherInternational Astronautical Federation, IAF
Pages7941-7947
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781510855373
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017 - Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 2017 Sept 252017 Sept 29

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
Volume12
ISSN (Print)0074-1795

Other

Other68th International Astronautical Congress: Unlocking Imagination, Fostering Innovation and Strengthening Security, IAC 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period17/9/2517/9/29

Keywords

  • Ablator
  • Arc wind tunnel test
  • Polyimide composite material
  • Thermal protection system
  • Weight reduction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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