Heat input reduction in hypersonic flight by optimal trajectory control

Gottfried Sachs, Michael Dinkelmann

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Abstract

Heat input reduction by optimal trajectory control is considered for the range cruise of a hypersonic carrier vehicle propelled by a turbo/ram jet combination. A mathematical model is developed for describing the unsteady heat transfer through a thermal protection wall system. This model is coupled to the equations of motion of the vehicle. An efficient optimization technique is applied for constructing a solution of the range cruise problem. The results show that a significant heat input reduction can be achieved while there is only a small increase in fuel consumption.

Original languageEnglish
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
EventGuidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, 1996 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 29 Jul 199631 Jul 1996

Conference

ConferenceGuidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, 1996
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period29/07/9631/07/96

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