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− | When inflated, the shield has a diameter of 10m | + | [[File:ksp heat sheild.jpg|thumbnail|left|The heat shield from several angles.]] |
− | + | Unlike other [[heat shield]]s, the '''Heat Shield (10m)''' uses a large inflated surface instead of [[ablator]] to slow down the spacecraft to which it is attached, while passing through an [[atmosphere]]. | |
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+ | When inflated, the shield has a diameter of 10m but is 2.5m in diameter in its uninflated state. | ||
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+ | Once deployed, ''it can not be deflated''. | ||
== Product description == | == Product description == | ||
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− | |Based on the design of a child's toy, this heat shield uses a set of | + | |Based on the design of a child's toy, this heat shield uses a set of inflatable rings covered with a thermal blanket to provide a generous 10-meter heat shield for reentry and deceleration and the aerodynamic qualities of an untethered bouncy castle. |
− | }} | + | |O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises}} |
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+ | == Trivia == | ||
+ | * A smaller-scale inflatable heat shield was successfully tested by NASA in 2009 [http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/irve.html#.Vxt04DB97IU], while a larger one is expected to be tested in 2022 [https://www.nasa.gov/feature/langley/nasa-inflatable-heat-shield-technology-performs-under-pressure]. | ||
+ | * It appears to be able to float on Kerbin's water without flipping. | ||
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+ | == Changes == | ||
+ | ;[[1.2]] | ||
+ | * Moved from Aero to Thermal | ||
+ | * Added ModuleLiftingSurface | ||
+ | ;[[1.1]] | ||
+ | * Initial release | ||
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+ | {{Parts}} | ||
+ | [[Category: Heat shields]] |
Revision as of 03:15, 31 January 2021
Heat Shield (10m) | ||
Heat shield by O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises | ||
Radial size | Large | |
Cost | (total) | 2 400.00 |
Mass | (total) | 1.50 t |
Drag | 0.1 | |
Max. Temp. | 3500 K | |
Volume | ? | |
Impact Tolerance | 9 m/s | |
Research | Heavy Landing | |
Unlock cost | 6 400 | |
Since version | 1.1 | |
Part configuration | HeatShield.cfg | |
Testing Environments | ||
On the surface | Yes | |
In the ocean | Yes | |
On the launchpad | Yes | |
In the atmosphere | Yes | |
Sub orbital | No | |
In an orbit | No | |
On an escape | No | |
Docked | No | |
Test by staging | No | |
Manually testable | Yes |
Unlike other heat shields, the Heat Shield (10m) uses a large inflated surface instead of ablator to slow down the spacecraft to which it is attached, while passing through an atmosphere.
When inflated, the shield has a diameter of 10m but is 2.5m in diameter in its uninflated state.
Once deployed, it can not be deflated.
Product description
“ | Based on the design of a child's toy, this heat shield uses a set of inflatable rings covered with a thermal blanket to provide a generous 10-meter heat shield for reentry and deceleration and the aerodynamic qualities of an untethered bouncy castle. — O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises |
” |
Trivia
- A smaller-scale inflatable heat shield was successfully tested by NASA in 2009 [1], while a larger one is expected to be tested in 2022 [2].
- It appears to be able to float on Kerbin's water without flipping.
Changes
- Moved from Aero to Thermal
- Added ModuleLiftingSurface
- Initial release