Numerical Heat Load Analysis of Hypersonic Missiles for Compressible Fluid Flow

Abstract

Hypersonic missiles are a type of missile that is regarded the fastest in the world, and they are currently being researched and developed in various regions of the world. It works with Mach numbers greater than 5. In this study, we examine the behavior of hypersonic missiles operating at a specific height under various flow field conditions at Mach numbers 5, 7, and 10, as well as the behavior of heat transfer loads on the hyperbolic profile structure. The flow architecture and behavior of shock waves are being numerically simulated. This study contributes to an understanding of the design considerations for hypersonic missile s operating at various heights and atmospheric conditions and it will also help in thermal designing of hypersonic vehicles so that proper thermal management can be designed.