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Statistical Methods for Rapid Aerothermal Analysis and Design TechnologyThe cost and safety goals for NASA's next generation of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) will require that rapid high-fidelity aerothermodynamic design tools be used early in the design cycle. To meet these requirements, it is desirable to establish statistical models that quantify and improve the accuracy, extend the applicability, and enable combined analyses using existing prediction tools. The research work was focused on establishing the suitable mathematical/statistical models for these purposes. It is anticipated that the resulting models can be incorporated into a software tool to provide rapid, variable-fidelity, aerothermal environments to predict heating along an arbitrary trajectory. This work will support development of an integrated design tool to perform automated thermal protection system (TPS) sizing and material selection.
Document ID
20020051506
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Morgan, Carolyn
(Hampton Univ. VA United States)
DePriest, Douglas
(Hampton Univ. VA United States)
Thompson, Richard
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 31, 2002
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Launch Operations
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-01075
PROJECT: HU Proj. 5-23845
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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