Novel Thermal and Power/Energy Management Architectures for Hypersonic Applications

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is conducting market research to identify and assess industry capabilities for onboard enthalpy management, including power generation, thermal management, and integrated thermal and power technologies for future reusable hypersonic aircraft systems. The primary purpose of this effort is to inform near-term program needs and mid-term program development. Key technical areas of interest include onboard power systems, alternative thermal management strategies, propulsion and fuel system integration, vehicle systems integration and operability, actuation and flight control, and modeling, analysis, and demonstration. • Onboard Power Systems for Hypersonic Vehicles • Alternative Thermal Management Strategies • Propulsion & Fuel System Integration • Vehicle Systems Integration & Operability • Actuation and Flight Control • Modeling, Analysis, and Demonstration