Project Details
Goal of the project
The HITS project aims to enhance military applications, particularly the performance of hypersonic vehicles, by investigating 3D printed silicon carbide-based composite materials subjected to flight conditions in ground testing facilities. Additionally, the project examines the material's response to foreign object damage (FOD). The material will be impacted with high velocity projectiles that mimic possible threats during flight, whether intentional or unintentional.
Funding acknowledgement
This project is funded by the DEFRA Programme of the Belgian Defence under reference 23DEFRA008
| Short title | The effect of High-velocity ballistic Impact on the Thermo-mechanical behaviour of Space material |
|---|---|
| Acronym | HITS |
| Status | Active |
| Effective start/end date | 1/03/25 → 29/02/28 |
Collaborative partners
- Royal Military Academy
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (lead)
- Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
- KU Leuven
- TELESPAZIO BELGIUM
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