Contemporary technologies of early detection of fire in space vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2016.11.005
Abstract: Abstract A fairly reliable method of fire detection at an early stage is suggested and proved. The method is based on the monitoring of the air chemical composition, which changes strongly due to thermal decomposition… read more here.
Keywords: contemporary technologies; detection; space vehicles; technologies early ... See more keywords
Interaction between hypervelocity elongated projectile and screen protection of space vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.03.065
Abstract: Abstract In the article, we study the efficiency of screen protection of space vehicles against hypervelocity elongated projectiles that are an analog of the most dangerous space debris. We analyze the kinetics of an elongated… read more here.
Keywords: protection; space vehicles; screen protection; elongated projectile ... See more keywords
Thermal protection systems for space vehicles: A review on technology development, current challenges and future prospects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.06.047
Abstract: Abstract Thermal Protection System (TPS) is an essential component of space vehicles to protect them against the aerothermal heating imposed on them during the atmospheric entry. Different types of TPS, including passive, semi-passive and active… read more here.
Keywords: space; thermal protection; current challenges; technology development ... See more keywords
An inverse method for real-time estimation of aerothermal heating for thermal protection systems of space vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2021.121482
Abstract: Abstract Space vehicles experience extremely high aerothermal heating during atmospheric entry which necessitates the use of appropriate thermal protection system (TPS). Effective design of TPS and the health monitoring systems (HMS) for space vehicles requires… read more here.
Keywords: thermal protection; space vehicles; heat; heat flux ... See more keywords