Advanced Altitude Simulation P8 - Current Status

Kurzfassung

To meet the challenges for the altitude simulation techniques like the development of advanced nozzle designs a project Advanced Altitude Simulation P8, AAS–P8 has started. The objective is to modify a one of the test positions at the test facility P8 for flight like ambient test conditions. Basic requirements are the generation of thermal loads by hot gas, variable and adjustable ambient pressure and surrounding flow conditions. With the application of visualization techniques and optical diagnostics the flow conditions and thermal loads will be investigated on subscale level. This paper describes the challenges, basic designs and gives the current status of the Advanced Altitude Simulation P8 project.