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 language | English |
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Pages | 1-11 |
Number of pages | 11 |
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State | Published - 1996 |
Event | Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, 1996 - San Diego, United States Duration: 29 Jul 1996 → 31 Jul 1996 |
Conference
Conference | Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit, 1996 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 29/07/96 → 31/07/96 |