Estimating Surface Heating of an Atmospheric Reentry Vehicle With Simulation
by COMSOL from IEEE Spectrum on (#73MVX)
Join Hannah Alpert (NASA Ames) to explore thermal data from the record-breaking 6-meter LOFTID inflatable aeroshell. Learn how COMSOL Multiphysics(R) was used to perform inverse analysis on flight thermocouple data, validating heat flux gauges and preflight CFD predictions. Attendees will gain technical insights into improving thermal models for future HIAD missions, making this essential for engineers seeking to advance atmospheric reentry design. The session concludes with a live Q&A.