Hypersonic Plasma Sheath Effects on Laser Systems
The plasma sheath formed around hypersonic objects is investigated for various properties. Theoretical analysis is performed on plasma phenomena relevant to the problem set. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations are used to validate theoretical models, and the scenario is simulated via Particle-in-Cell (PIC) simulations.

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IMPACT
Analyzed hypersonic flow field data for efficacy of cutting-edge weapon systems; provided critical guidance to direct future innovation for DoD missile defense strategy.
PRESENTER
Stoner, Colton
colton.stoner.1@us.af.mil
505-846-5086
Air Force Research Labs, Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RD)
CO-AUTHOR(S)
Harrison Keith
harrison.keith.1@us.af.mil
Chung-Jen Tam
chung-jen.tam@us.af.mil
CATEGORY
Comp Fluid Dynamics
SECONDARY CATEGORY
Comp Electromagnetics & Acoustics
SYSTEM(S) USED
Nautilus, Narwhal, Jean, Raider, Carpenter