Hydra, a new hybrid thermal protection system for leo & moon mission re-entry vehicles

Wolfgang P.P. Fischer, J. Barcena, S. Florez, B. Perez

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Abstract

The European Union FP7 project HYDRA addresses the development of a hybrid thermal protection solution, where a low density ablator is attached on top of a thermo-structural ceramic core by means of the use of high temperature adhesives. The project aims to design, integrate and verify a robust and lightweight thermal shield solution for atmospheric earth re-entry. The main advantage of a hybrid heat-shield is based on the capability of the thin ablative top layer to bear high thermal loads, while the tough ceramic composite underneath provides structural support.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcessing and Properties of Advanced Ceramics and Composites VII
EditorsMorsi M. Mahmoud, Amar Bhalla, Narottam P. Bansal, J. P. Singh, Ricardo H. R. Castro, Navin Jose Manjooran, Gary Pickrell, Sylvia Johnson, Geoff Brennecka, Gurpreet Singh, Dongming Zhu
PublisherAmerican Ceramic Society
Pages251-264
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781119183877
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventProcessing and Properties of Advanced Ceramics and Composites VII - Materials Science and Technology 2014 Conference, MS and T 2014 - Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: 12 Oct 201416 Oct 2014

Publication series

NameCeramic Transactions
Volume252
ISSN (Print)1042-1122

Conference

ConferenceProcessing and Properties of Advanced Ceramics and Composites VII - Materials Science and Technology 2014 Conference, MS and T 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh
Period12/10/1416/10/14

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