03.1 - Aerodynamics – CFD Methods and Validation
LAUNCH SYSTEM ASSESSMENT OF AN EXPERIMENTAL HYPERSONIC SCRAMJET VEHICLE
F. Cascone¹, P. Roncioni¹, O. Russo¹, M. Marini¹, S. Di Benedetto¹, M. Albano², R. Bertacin², G. Ranuzzi²; ¹CIRA, Italy ;²ASI, Italy
This paper explores the aerodynamic analysis of a Hypersonic Scramjet System in a national research project co-funded by CIRA and ASI. The system includes a winged rocket-based launch vehicle and a Scramjet Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle (SHEV) designed for leveled hypersonic flight. The study aims to validate key technologies for hypersonic flight, focusing on aerodynamic balance and efficiency.