Viviani Pezzella

This book contains valuable contributions that focus on various design issues related to hypersonic aircraft.

This book contains valuable contributions focusing on hypervelocity aircraft design. Topics covered include hypersonic aircraft aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic design, especially aeroshape design optimization, computational fluid dynamics, and scramjet propulsion. The book discusses high-speed flow issues and the challenges to achieving the dream of affordable hypersonic travel. It is hoped that the information contained herein will allow for the development of safe and efficient hypersonic vehicles.

This volume explores missions to Mars, in situ operations, and human-rated missions. The information contained herein will allow for the development of safe and efficient exploration missions to Mars.