Development of a Sheathed Miniature Aerothermal Reentry Thermocouple for Thermal Protection System Materials
Author(s) -
Edward Martinez,
Carissa Weber,
Tomo Oishi,
José Maria Campos dos Santos,
Joseph Mach
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
42nd aiaa thermophysics conference
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.2011-3321
Subject(s) - reentry , thermocouple , thermal , aerospace engineering , materials science , nuclear engineering , space shuttle thermal protection system , thermal protection , mechanical engineering , engineering , electrical engineering , physics , meteorology , composite material , medicine , cardiology
The Sheathed Miniature Aerothermal Reentry Thermocouple is a micro-miniature thermocouple for high temperature measurement in extreme environments. It is available for use in Thermal Protection System materials for ground testing and flight. This paper discusses the heritage, and design of the instrument. Experimental and analytical methods used to verify its performance and limitations are described.
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