Accession Number:

AD1131169

Title:

NASA Hypersonics Overview

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Summary Report]

Corporate Author:

National Atmospheric and Space Agency

Personal Author(s):

• ,

Report Date:

2017-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17

Abstract:

NASAs hypersonics capability, coupled with a healthy research program, enables future military, civil and commercial missions and helps sustainU.S. preeminence in this strategic technology

Descriptors:

• test facilities
• ceramic matrix composites
• hypersonics
• materials
• propulsion systems
• high temperature
• vehicles
• boundary layer
• fuel efficiency
• hypersonic flight
• wind tunnels
• aeronautics
• air breathing
• boundary layer transition
• combustion
• flight
• fuels
• heat exchangers
• investments
• transitions

Subject Categories:

• Research and Experimental Aircraft
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]