In this paper, a design procedure developed to obtain a Phase-A compliant optimal
aeroshape is presented. The proposed vehicle performs a low Earth orbit re-entry and a …

The present paper focuses on the aeroshape design and low-speed longitudinal
aerodynamics of six different vehicle candidates for the development of a Crew Return …

In this research, the effect of the leading-edge extension (LEX) angle on the flow pattern
upstream and downstream of the diamond wing has been investigated experimentally. The …

Online system identification of an aircraft has multifaceted advantages, such as real-time
health monitoring, fault detection and reconfiguration of control, to name a few. Researchers …

This paper deals with low-speed wind tunnel analysis of six different aeroshapes developed
within a research activity devoted to the design of a crew return vehicle from servicing low …

High-pressure capturing wing (HCW) aerodynamic configuration demonstrates favorable
aerodynamic performance under hypersonic conditions, and its novel additional lifting wing …

This paper deals with the aerodynamic performances of several aeroshapes, developed for
the optimal design of a multi-role crew return vehicle for low Earth orbit support services. The …

This paper addresses the feasibility analysis of a re-entry flight strategy from low Earth orbit,
developed for an innovative re-usable wing-body concept, having a rather high surface-to …

The imperative for energy conservation and environmental protection has led to the
development of innovative aircraft designs. This study explored a novel thrust control …

Unmanned flying-test bed aircraft are fundamental to experimentally prove and validate next-
generation high-speed technologies, such as aeroshapes design, thermal protection …