AIAA 20TH THERMOPHYSICS CONFERENCE.

Abstract

This conference proceedings contains 130 papers. Various aspects of the design and thermal management of spacecrafts are covered. The topics cover space shuttles; orbital transfer vehicles; application of heat pipes and radiators in heat transfer; heat shields and heat insulation materials; aerothermodynamics; thermal plumes; heat sinks; and spacecraft re-entry. Other topics cover spacecraft contamination; propellants; and rocket engines.