Prediction and Validation Technologies of Aerodynamic Force and Heat for Hypersonic Vehicle Design

by Min Zhao

Overview

This book provides an overview of advanced prediction and verification technologies for aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics and assesses a number of critical issues in advanced hypersonic vehicle design. Focusing on state-of-the-art theories and promising technologies for engineering applications, it also presents a range of representative practical test cases. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for researchers who are interested in thermodynamics, aircraft design, wind tunnel testing, fluid dynamics and aerothermodynamics research methods, introducing them to inspiring new research topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789813365254
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	03/03/2021
Series:	Springer Aerospace Technology
Edition description:	1st ed. 2021
Pages:	247
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Min Zhao works at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). He began his career at the CALT as an engineer for overall rocket design. He has since successively worked as a research engineer, a senior engineer, a research fellow, a department leader and a chief engineer at the CALT. He also completed his Ph.D. in 2005.

He has been engaged in the overall design of aerospace craft for the past 30 years, gathering unique insights into aircraft performance. He has been selected for the National Prize for Progress in Science and Technology (Top Grade) twice, and the Aerospace Merit Award once. Thanks to the support of Tsinghua University, the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamic, Institute of Mechanics (CAS) and the CALT, he has conducted extensive research on engineering application technologies.

Table of Contents

Development of Hypersonic Aerothermodynamic Technologies.- An Overview of Ground-Flying Calibration Technologies for Hypersonic Vehicle.- Flow over Blunt Body and Drag Reduction Control.- A Functional Based Prediction Method for Hypersonic Aerodynamic Force and Heat.- Numerical Method for Flow Transition Prediction.- Embedded Aerosphere Sensing System.- Advanced Wind Tunnel Measurement Technology.