Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP230102601]
Researchers:
Ananthanarayanan Veeraragavan
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Ingo Jahn
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Ingo Jahn
(Chief Investigator)
,
Vincent Wheatley
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Michael Smart
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Expanding the scramjet operating envelope through oxygen enrichment. This project aims to investigate the benefits of expanding the operating envelope of scramjets to higher altitudes and speeds by enriching their fuel with oxygen. This is expected to enhance the performance and flexibility of hypersonic air-breathing engines designed to form the core of a more reliable and economical access to space system. Expected outcomes of this project are a validated understanding and mapping of how oxygen enrichment can augment scramjet thrust at high altitudes and speeds, and a performance evaluation of a launch system optimised for this approach. This could provide significant benefits to the performance of reusable, air-breathing launch technology, where Australia is leading the push towards commercialisation.
Funding Amount $585,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP230102601
- ARC : DP230102601