Domain
Hypersonics and Advanced Missile Technologies
Technologies for very high-speed flight and advanced missiles, spanning propulsion, guidance, thermal protection, testing, and threat detection.
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- Aerodynamics and controlMethods for shaping and controlling high-speed flight, including vehicle stability, maneuvering, and response to aerodynamic forces.—
- Detection, tracking, characterization, and defenseSensors and analytical methods for finding, following, and assessing high-speed missile threats and supporting defensive responses.—
- Materials, structures, and manufacturingMaterials and manufacturing methods for missile and hypersonic structures that must withstand demanding mechanical and thermal loads.—
- PropulsionEngines and related systems that generate thrust for hypersonic vehicles and advanced missiles.—
- TestingGround and flight evaluation of hypersonic and missile systems to measure performance and verify behavior under relevant conditions.—