Numerical Simulation of a Thermal-Protection Element of a Promising Reusable Capsule-Type Lander

Development verification of coatings made from porous ceramic-matrix composite materials

“…Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) reinforced with carbon fiber, despite their high oxidation-resistance and erosion-resistance and good mechanical characteristics, possess high density and thermal conductivity, which reduces their attraction as heat-shield materials. The most perspective direction in heat shield development is associated with porous CCM [2,3] that combine the effective density in the range 1200 -1800 kg/m 3 and a substantially lower thermal conductivity coefficient [4,5]. However, to date there is no experimental evidence that porous CCM can withstand the high-enthalpy air flux.…”