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Magnetohydrodynamic Aerobraking for Spacecraft Entry to Earth's...
GA ID:
GA215469
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
21-Jan-2022
Publish Date:
25-Jan-2022
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
30-Dec-2022 to 29-Dec-2025
Original: 21-Jan-2022 to 31-Dec-2024
Value (AUD):
$390,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:
- GA215469-V1 - Variation to Grant (19-Oct-2022 )
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 21/22 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Magnetohydrodynamic Aerobraking for Spacecraft Entry to Earth's Atmosphere
Purpose:
A spaceship returning from Mars will undergo unprecedented aerodynamic heating as it enters Earth's atmosphere. Magnetohydroynamic aerobraking involves applying a strong magnetic field to the plasma which forms around the spacecraft at these speeds, theoretically protecting it by reducing structural heat loads and enabling less severe flight trajectories. This project aims to experimentally study this technology for Earth return from deep space. It is significant because it will evaluate a new mechanism for managing the tremendous heat loads of planetary entry. The expected outcome and benefit will be development of a new technology to reduce spacecraft heating, leading to safer, more efficient, and potentially reusable spacecraft.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2022
Internal Reference ID:
DP22 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
The University of Queensland
Recipient ABN:
63 942 912 684
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
ST LUCIA
Town/City:
ST LUCIA
Postcode:
4067
State/Territory:
QLD
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
QLD
Postcode:
4067
Country:
AUSTRALIA