CPC B64C 1/1492 (2013.01) [B64C 1/1484 (2013.01); B64C 1/40 (2013.01); B64C 30/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A window system for a hypersonic vehicle comprising:
a transmissive window comprising:
a facesheet positioned within an opening in an aeroshell of the hypersonic vehicle; and
insulating material adjacent to the facesheet, wherein the insulating material is co-processed with the facesheet;
a thermal seal surrounding a perimeter of the facesheet and sealing the facesheet and the aeroshell;
a sensor; and
a sensor housing assembly enclosing the sensor;
wherein the sensor housing assembly comprises:
a housing having an external opening;
a filter between the transmissive window and the sensor and configured to cover the external opening of the housing;
a support plate attached to the housing; and
a spring clamp secured between the support plate and the filter and configured to allow the filter and the housing to expand and contract relative to one another;
wherein the transmissive window is radio-frequency transparent at temperatures associated with hypersonic speeds.
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