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Thermal Simulation of Atmospheric Re-entry from Low-Earth Orbit with TAITherm/MuSES and CoTherm
- 일시 2026-04-30 (목)
- 시간 9:00AM - 10:00AM EST
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When a spacecraft transitions from the vacuum of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the searing heat of atmospheric re-entry, thermal management is the difference between mission success and total loss. Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring advanced transient thermal modeling techniques for high-velocity descent.
Featuring a real-world application of the Inflatable Atmospheric Decelerator (IAD) by ATMOS Space Cargo GmbH, we demonstrate how to predict extreme heating environments for reusable spacecraft. We will walk through the 20-minute re-entry descent, spanning both hypersonic and supersonic regimes. Attendees will gain insight into how TAITherm/MuSES and CoTherm accurately predict heat flux, surface temperatures, and internal payload conditions through automated setup of radiation, conduction, and convection.
Key Takeaways:
- Precision Modeling: Use MuSES and CoTherm to accurately predict thermal conditions prior to re-entry.
- Trajectory Optimization: Learn how to optimize re-entry trajectories to minimize the thermal load on critical components.
- Payload Security: Ensure internal components remain within safe operating limits.
- Automated Physics: See how hypersonic and supersonic convective heating correlations are automatically applied to 3D geometry.
Presenter:
Logan Canullis a Thermal/CFD Engineer at ThermoAnalytics, Inc., where he supports research and development efforts focused on advancing the thermal modeling of orbital systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and lithium-ion batteries. In the last 3 years a primary technical focus has been on the thermal and electrical simulation of orbital and suborbital platforms. His work includes simulation of LEO satellites, expanding ThermoAnalytics’ battery library, developing methods to simulate thermal runaway propagation, and investigating battery cooling strategies using RapidFlow. Logan also contributes to orbital projects that integrate photovoltaics, electronic components and battery management systems. He joined ThermoAnalytics in 2022 after earning his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and completed his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2023.