Spacecraft Aerodynamics - Re-entry Aerodynamics (Re-Entry Aerodynamics)
Module MW0143
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2012 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
MW0143 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Based on the preknowledge of Fluidmechanics I/II the gheneral contexts of the fluidmechanics re-entry-able spacecrafts are explained. On the basis of resulting speeds and forces we can elaborate rules of thumbs for the airforces at the reentry. In addition we discuss also the status of the atmosphere in high altitudes. Then we present alto the detailled fluidmechanical and chemical processen in hot highspeed streams. The following subjects from the subject area re-entry-aerodynamics are treated:
- Elementary treatment of the re-entry procedere
- Some basics of gaskinetics and fluents with relaxation
- Procedre to calculate inviscid hypersound streaming around slim and bluff bodies: Newtonsche Theory, Newton-Busemannsche Theory, hypersonic similitude theory
- Structure of hypersonic streaming fields
- Configuration of re-entry missiles
- Aerodynamic heating and ablation
- Heat protection systems
- Hypersound test procedures
- Elementary treatment of the re-entry procedere
- Some basics of gaskinetics and fluents with relaxation
- Procedre to calculate inviscid hypersound streaming around slim and bluff bodies: Newtonsche Theory, Newton-Busemannsche Theory, hypersonic similitude theory
- Structure of hypersonic streaming fields
- Configuration of re-entry missiles
- Aerodynamic heating and ablation
- Heat protection systems
- Hypersound test procedures
Learning Outcome
The students knows the following after the successfull passing of the Modul Reentry-Aerodynamics: (1) Knowledge of the basic context at the reentry, (2) Methods (Rule of thumbs) by means of them the aerothermodynamic strain on a re-entry body can be estimated. (3) the ability to describe the chemical phenomenas of the hot gas fluids in the near of missile surfaces, (4) to describe the different reentrykonfigurations with regard to fluid phenomena, (5) the ability, to estimate the heat transfer in the reentryarea quantitatively, (6) the knowledge of test procedures for high speed streams.
Preconditions
Fluidmechanics I and II, Thermodynamics, eventually heat- und mass transport would be good but not forcely prescribed.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Spacecraft Aerodynamics - Re-entry Aerodynamics (MW0413) |
Wed, 08:30–10:00, MW 1639 |
eLearning documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lectures: teacher-centered lecture supported through slides and a script.
Media
Lectures: teacher-centered lecture supported through slides and a script.
Literature
Lecture script, Lecture Slides, Anderson "Hypersonic and high-temperature gas dynamics", AIAA education series 2nd edition ISBN: 978-1563477805
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The examination performances consist of an oral exam where the context of the teaching material should be presented in a conversation-like setting. Derivations of formulae will not be asked for but the students shall be capable to cite the fundamental formulae and explain the context and consequenses the mathematicl relations can show.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.