Aircraft thermal protection system

摘要: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing an aircraft thermal protection system hypersonic cruise space launch vehicles. flexible outer skin formed from a metal super alloy is designed to flex accommodate growth in the vehicle structure. The made plurality of hexagonal shaped cups which welded together at edges honeycomb type array with expansion gaps provided between outermost surfaces cups. Gap covers extend across reduce aerodynamic drag. extends over shaped, high temperature ceramic blocks, provide both insulation layer support skin. distributes airloads various ones rigid blocks. strain isolation pad ends opposite skin, absorb strains induced by blocks materials beneath. closed cell foam sheeting adjacent pads, moisture barrier preventing liquid formation freezing on cryogenic fuel tanks. thin backing foil along sheeting, pads. secured rods.