Materials design for hypersonics

Adam B. Peters (), Dajie Zhang, Samuel Chen, Catherine Ott, Corey Oses, Stefano Curtarolo, Ian McCue, Tresa M. Pollock and Suhas Eswarappa Prameela ()
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Adam B. Peters: Johns Hopkins University
Dajie Zhang: Johns Hopkins University
Samuel Chen: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Catherine Ott: Northwestern University
Corey Oses: Johns Hopkins University
Stefano Curtarolo: Duke University
Ian McCue: Northwestern University
Tresa M. Pollock: University of California
Suhas Eswarappa Prameela: Johns Hopkins University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-15

Abstract: Abstract Hypersonic vehicles must withstand extreme conditions during flights that exceed five times the speed of sound. These systems have the potential to facilitate rapid access to space, bolster defense capabilities, and create a new paradigm for transcontinental earth-to-earth travel. However, extreme aerothermal environments create significant challenges for vehicle materials and structures. This work addresses the critical need to develop resilient refractory alloys, composites, and ceramics. We will highlight key design principles for critical vehicle areas such as primary structures, thermal protection, and propulsion systems; the role of theory and computation; and strategies for advancing laboratory-scale materials to manufacturable flight-ready components.

Date: 2024
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