11th International Workshop on Radiation of High Temperature Gases for Space Missions

Session

High speed facilities, flight testing and propulsion

22 Sept 2026, 15:30

The Angevin Castle (Mola Di Bari)

194. Dragonfly Aerothermal Design and DrEAM Instrumentation Approaching Aeroshell Assembly

Dr Aaron Brandis (NASA Ames Research Center)

22/09/2026, 15:30

Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation

NASA Ames and Langley are partnering with DLR to propose a comprehensive instrumentation suite known as the Dragonfly Entry Aerosciences Measurements (DrEAM). DrEAM will provide key aerothermodynamic data and performance analysis for Dragonfly’s forebody and backshell Thermal Protection System (TPS), and also includes a DLR-provided Data Acquisition System (DAS). Titan’s atmosphere...

195. Entry modelling and instrumentation: impacts to aerothermal research

Dr Aaron Brandis (NASA Ames Research Center)

22/09/2026, 15:50

Entry, Descent, and Landing Instrumentation

Introduction

The Entry Modeling & Instrumentation (EM&I) portfolio develops validated models, tools, and flight‑ and ground‑test data to improve reliability assessments and design margins for planetary and Earth‑return entry systems. Integrating three tightly coupled components: Entry Systems Modeling, Entry Science Investigation, and Flight Test & Instrumentation. EM&I provides an...