Szczegóły publikacji
Opis bibliograficzny
Wood-based materials in space - an insight into the development and testing for an application on hot structures / Raphaela Guenther, Martin TAJMAR, Christian Bach // W: IAC-25 [Dokument elektroniczny] : 76th International Astronautical Congress 2025 : 29 September - 3 October 2025, Sydney, Australia. — Wersja do Windows. — Dane tekstowe. — [Australia : International Astronautical Federation], [2025]. — S. 1–10. — Wymagania systemowe: Adobe Reader. — Tryb dostępu: https://dl.iafastro.directory/ [2025-09-26]. — Bibliogr. s. 9–10, Abstr. — Dostęp po zalogowaniu. — M. Tajmar – dod. afiliacja: TUD Dresden University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Chair of Space Systems, Dresden, Germany
Autorzy (3)
- Guenther Raphaela
- AGHTajmar Martin
- Bach Christian
Słowa kluczowe
Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 163230 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2025-10-03 |
| Rok publikacji | 2025 |
| Typ publikacji | materiały konferencyjne (aut.) |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
Abstract
Promoting sustainable development through innovative advancements in existing technologies can be achieved, among others, by transitioning the space industry’s resource base towards renewable, bio-based materials for material-intensive applications. This shift supports the development of a bioeconomy in space by leveraging greener technologies. Bio-based and wood-derived materials show great potential for an application as Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials in high-temperature structures, such as stabilizing fin edges, fairings, nose cones, and other TPS applications. Their advantages include low density, low thermal conductivity, ease of handling, and effective ablative properties. With this objective in mind, researchers at TUD Dresden University of Technology are developing TPSea, a novel wood-fiber-based TPS material. As a bio-based alternative to conventional space system materials, TPSea offers a more environmentally sustainable solution. The primary goal of its development is to create a fully compostable material suitable for an application as an ablative TPS or disposable component. In addition to optimizing thermal performance, the focus is on enhancing mechanical properties, as comparable materials are typically designed for single-use areas of application, such as thermal protection alone. Improving mechanical strength could expand TPSea’s potential applications, beyond the ones of historically and currently applied cork-based materials. This paper presents an overview of the design, challenges, and testing of TPSea for space applications. It details the material formulation process and initial screening tests, including thermogravimetric analysis. Preliminary results indicate promising performance and strong comparability with existing state-of-the-art materials. Lessons learned from the thermal parameter-screening phase guide further material refinement to enhance mechanical properties. Additionally, the paper discusses findings from the TPSea flight test in the SHAMA (Sustainable Heat-Protective Ablative MAterial) experiment aboard REXUS (Rocket Experiments for University Students) 34 in March 2025. This sounding rocket flight test represents a critical step in increasing the material’s Technnology Readiness Level (TRL). The successful implementation of TPSea could mark a significant advancement in the eco-design of space technology, introducing novel renewable thermal protection materials. This progress could open new research pathways and applications, contributing to a more sustainable space industry and fostering the growth of a space bioeconomy.
