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The '''Heat Shield (10m)''' is a large, inflatable [[heat shield]] used to protect parts from aerodynamic heating. Unlike other heat shields, the Heat Shield (10m) does not use [[ablator]], instead relying only on its high temperature tolerance.
  
The '''Heat Shield (10m)''' was introduced in version [[1.1]]. Unlike other [[heat shield]]s, the 10m heat shield uses a large inflated surface instead of [[ablator]] to slow down the space craft to which it is attached.<br />
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Before inflating, it has a [[Radial size|radius]] of 2.5m. After inflating, it has a radius of 10m, as the name suggests.
When inflated, the shield has a diameter of 10m, but is 2.5m in diameter in it's uninflated state.<br />
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It costs 2400 [[Funds]] and weighs 1.5 tons. has a maximum temperature of 3,500 Kelvin. It also has an impact tolerance of 9 m/s.
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Once inflated, it cannot be deflated. Like other heat shields, it can be jettisoned without the use of a [[decoupler]].
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
 
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|Based on the design of a child's toy, this heat shield uses a set of inflable 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.
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|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.
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[[File:ksp heat sheild.jpg|thumbnail|left|The heat shield from several angles, as of its release in {{version|1.1}}.]]
 
== Trivia ==  
 
== Trivia ==  
* A smaller scale inflatable heat shield was successfully tested by NASA in 2009.[http://www.nasa.gov/topics/aeronautics/features/irve.html#.Vxt04DB97IU]
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* 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].
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* It appears to be able to float on Kerbin's water without flipping.
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* The heat shield is very draggy; this can be used to make [[aerobraking]] and [[aerocapture]] easier. However, it can also lead to aerodynamic instability. One way to fix this is to place a second Heat Shield (10m) on the back of the vessel, acting like a parachute or [[w:ballute|ballute]].
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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* Moved from Aero to Thermal
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* Added ModuleLiftingSurface
 
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* Initial release
 
* Initial release
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[[Category: Heat shields]]

Revision as of 19:46, 14 August 2021

Heat Shield (10m)
Part image
Heat shield by
O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises

Radial size Large
Cost (total) 2 400.00 Funds
Mass (total) 1.50 t
Drag 0.1
Max. Temp. 3500 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 9 m/s
Research Heavy landing.png Heavy Landing
Unlock cost 6 400 Funds
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

The Heat Shield (10m) is a large, inflatable heat shield used to protect parts from aerodynamic heating. Unlike other heat shields, the Heat Shield (10m) does not use ablator, instead relying only on its high temperature tolerance.

Before inflating, it has a radius of 2.5m. After inflating, it has a radius of 10m, as the name suggests.

Once inflated, it cannot be deflated. Like other heat shields, it can be jettisoned without the use of a decoupler.

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

The heat shield from several angles, as of its release in version 1.1.

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.
  • The heat shield is very draggy; this can be used to make aerobraking and aerocapture easier. However, it can also lead to aerodynamic instability. One way to fix this is to place a second Heat Shield (10m) on the back of the vessel, acting like a parachute or ballute.

Changes

1.2
  • Moved from Aero to Thermal
  • Added ModuleLiftingSurface
1.1
  • Initial release