Ultra-Low Diffusivity, Sinter-Resistant, Thermal Protection System
Navy SBIR FY2015.1


Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2015.1
Topic No.: N151-079
Topic Title: Ultra-Low Diffusivity, Sinter-Resistant, Thermal Protection System
Proposal No.: N151-079-0385
Firm: ASPEN PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.
184 CEDAR HILL STREET
MARLBOROUGH, Massachusetts 01752
Contact: Decio Coutinho
Phone: (508) 481-5058
Abstract: Hypersonic vehicles require high temperature thermal protection systems that are stable at temperatures above 1000�C to protect airframes, control surfaces, and internal assemblies from high radiative heat fluxes. Current state-of-the-art non-ablative materials used for thermal protection systems, such as yttria-stabilized zirconia, are unable to operate at temperatures above 1200�C. Aspen Products Group, Inc. proposes to develop a reinforced, sinter-resistant, oxidation-resistant, nanoporous ceramic foam with low thermal diffusivity that can reliably operate at temperatures up to 1500�C.
Benefits: An improved high temperature thermal protection system will facilitate the development of hypersonic vehicles and projectiles that are able to deliver payloads anywhere on the planet with an unprecedented response time. The proposed thermal protection system may also assist in minimizing the weight and fuel consumption of improved space exploration vehicles while also maximizing payload.

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