The components of a satellite falling to the ground is a crucial problem, since titanium tanks are one of the component causing most damage to the ground in satellites. To replace titanium tanks, JAXA has researched a Melting Promotion Type Tank which can reduce residual debris during the re-entry phase. The tank structure features an aluminum liner overwrapped with carbon composite (filament winding). The demise characteristics of the new tank on re-entry were investigated in this paper. Basic evaluation for demise characteristics were conducted by analyses. In addition, two types of tests (laser heating and arc wind tunnel) were also conducted to confirm the demise characteristics of the new tank experimentally. Numerical results showed this new tank has effective demising properties. Experimental results indicate the demise mode of the new tank in re-entry condition.
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