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2026

Conference Publication

Development of New X2 Expansion Tube Test Conditions to Facilitate Low Density Non-Equilibrium Testing at 4 to 6 km/s

James, Christopher M., Hodson, Jaiden, van den Herik, Toby, Liu, Yu, Lock, Samuel, Wechgelaer, Noah and Morgan, Richard G. (2026). Development of New X2 Expansion Tube Test Conditions to Facilitate Low Density Non-Equilibrium Testing at 4 to 6 km/s. Reston, Virginia: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. doi: 10.2514/6.2026-2266

Development of New X2 Expansion Tube Test Conditions to Facilitate Low Density Non-Equilibrium Testing at 4 to 6 km/s

2026

Conference Publication

Full-Scale BOLT-1B Experiments at Flight Matched Conditions in X3/R

Trudgian, Matthew A., Mee, David J., Stennett, Samuel J., Smith, Daniel R., Morgan, Richard G. and Veeraragavan, Ananthanarayanan (2026). Full-Scale BOLT-1B Experiments at Flight Matched Conditions in X3/R. Reston, Virginia: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. doi: 10.2514/6.2026-0954

Full-Scale BOLT-1B Experiments at Flight Matched Conditions in X3/R

2026

Conference Publication

System Design and Preliminary Analysis of the University of Queensland Spectroscopy Data from the OSIRIS-REx Re-Entry Observation Mission

James, Christopher M., Lock, Samuel G., Lu, Nathan, van den Herik, Toby J., Morgan, Richard G., Zander, Fabian and Birch, Byrenn (2026). System Design and Preliminary Analysis of the University of Queensland Spectroscopy Data from the OSIRIS-REx Re-Entry Observation Mission. Reston, Virginia: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. doi: 10.2514/6.2026-2943

System Design and Preliminary Analysis of the University of Queensland Spectroscopy Data from the OSIRIS-REx Re-Entry Observation Mission

2025

Conference Publication

Quasi-Direct-Connect Scramjet Combustor Experiments in the X3R Shock Tunnel Using T4’s Mach 4 Nozzle

Trudgian, Matthew A., Landsberg, Will, Morgan, Richard, Veeraragavan, Ananthanarayanan, Smith, Daniel R., Curran, Damian R., Stennett, Samuel J., Heintze, Kalon and Chan, Wilson (2025). Quasi-Direct-Connect Scramjet Combustor Experiments in the X3R Shock Tunnel Using T4’s Mach 4 Nozzle. AIAA Aviation Forum and ASCEND 2025, Las Vegas, NV United States, 21 - 25 July 2025. Reston, VA United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2025-3048

Quasi-Direct-Connect Scramjet Combustor Experiments in the X3R Shock Tunnel Using T4’s Mach 4 Nozzle

2025

Conference Publication

Heat flux measurements of ice giant entry flows using near and mid-wave infrared thermography

Uren, Matthew, Lock, Samuel, Liu, Yu, James, Christopher M. and Morgan, Richard G. (2025). Heat flux measurements of ice giant entry flows using near and mid-wave infrared thermography. 3rd International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry (FAR), Arcachon, France, 18-22 May 2025.

Heat flux measurements of ice giant entry flows using near and mid-wave infrared thermography

2025

Conference Publication

Vacuum ultraviolet and visible spectral measurements for simulated Saturn entry in the X2 expansion tube

Liu, Y., Lock, S., Morgan, R. G. and James, C. M. (2025). Vacuum ultraviolet and visible spectral measurements for simulated Saturn entry in the X2 expansion tube. 34th International Symposium on Shock Waves, ISSW34 2023, Daegu, South Korea, 16-21 July, 2023. Singapore: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-4771-2_26

Vacuum ultraviolet and visible spectral measurements for simulated Saturn entry in the X2 expansion tube

2025

Conference Publication

Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars entry conditions

Singh, M. P., Liu, Y., James, C. M., Morgan, R. G., Temme, N. and McIntyre, T. J. (2025). Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars entry conditions. 34th International Symposium on Shock Waves (ISSW34), Daegu, South Korea, 16-21 July 2023. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-96-4771-2_34

Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars entry conditions

2024

Conference Publication

Assessment of Uranus planetary entry conditions in the X2 expansion tube for performing infrared thermography

Uren, Matthew, Liu, Yu, James, Chris and Morgan, Richard (2024). Assessment of Uranus planetary entry conditions in the X2 expansion tube for performing infrared thermography. HiSST: 3rd International Conference on High-Speed Vehicle Science Technology, Busan, South Korea, 14 - 19 April 2024.

Assessment of Uranus planetary entry conditions in the X2 expansion tube for performing infrared thermography

2023

Conference Publication

Experimental VUV shock layer radiation measurements for 13 and 14 km/s high speed earth re-entry conditions

Lock, S., Liu, Y., Morgan, R., James, C. and McIntyre, T. (2023). Experimental VUV shock layer radiation measurements for 13 and 14 km/s high speed earth re-entry conditions. 34th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Daegu, South Korea, 16-21 July 2023.

Experimental VUV shock layer radiation measurements for 13 and 14 km/s high speed earth re-entry conditions

2023

Conference Publication

Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars aerocapture conditions

Singh, M., Liu, Y., James, C.M., Morgan, R.G., Temme, N. and McIntyre, T.J. (2023). Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars aerocapture conditions. 34th International Symposium on Shock Waves, Daegu, South Korea, 16-21 July 2023.

Preliminary results for CO2 recombination for low velocity, high density mars aerocapture conditions

2023

Conference Publication

Measurements of Hypersonic Double Cone Flows with Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interactions in X3 Expansion Tunnel

Kennedy, Aaron, Penty Geraets, Rowland T., James, Christopher M., Thompson, Matthew, Morgan, Richard G., Austin, Joanna M., Zander, Fabian and McGilvray, Matthew (2023). Measurements of Hypersonic Double Cone Flows with Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interactions in X3 Expansion Tunnel. AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum, National Harbor, MD United States, 23-27 January 2023. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2023-0271

Measurements of Hypersonic Double Cone Flows with Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interactions in X3 Expansion Tunnel

2022

Conference Publication

Electron number density measurements in a Saturn entry condition

Liu, Yu, James, Christopher M., Morgan, Richard G., Jacobs, Peter A., Gollan, Rowan and McIntyre, Timothy J. (2022). Electron number density measurements in a Saturn entry condition. AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum), Virtual, 11-21 January 2021. Reston, VA USA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Electron number density measurements in a Saturn entry condition

2021

Conference Publication

Experimental methods for studying post shock relaxation

Apirana, Steve F., James, Christopher M., Lewis, Steven and Morgan, Richard G. (2021). Experimental methods for studying post shock relaxation. AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, Virtual, 11–15 and 19–21 January 2021. Reston, VA USA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0446

Experimental methods for studying post shock relaxation

2021

Conference Publication

Self-absorption and electron number density measurements on Saturn entry radiation

Liu, Yu, James, Christopher M., Morgan, Richard G. and McIntyre, Timothy (2021). Self-absorption and electron number density measurements on Saturn entry radiation. AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, Virtual, 11–15 and 19–21 January 2021. Reston, VA USA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0209

Self-absorption and electron number density measurements on Saturn entry radiation

2021

Conference Publication

Infrared thermography on a biconic model in Hypersonic expansion tube flows

Cullen, Timothy G., James, Christopher M., Ravichandran, Ranjith, Thompson, Matthew, Moran, Michael, Ramesh, Ranjini, Morgan, Richard G. and Nadesan, Thirukumaran (2021). Infrared thermography on a biconic model in Hypersonic expansion tube flows. AIAA Scitech 2021 Forum, Virtual, 11–15 and 19–21 January 2021. Reston, VA USA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0873

Infrared thermography on a biconic model in Hypersonic expansion tube flows

2021

Conference Publication

A generalised calibration procedure for performing infrared thermography in expansion tubes

Ramesh, Ranjini, Morgan, Richard G. and Mee, David J. (2021). A generalised calibration procedure for performing infrared thermography in expansion tubes. AIAA Aviation Forum, Virtual, 2-6 August 2021. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2021-2981

A generalised calibration procedure for performing infrared thermography in expansion tubes

2020

Conference Publication

Using aerothermodynamic similarity to experimentally study nonequilibrium giant planet entry

Liu, Yu, James, Christopher M., Morgan, Richard G. and McIntyre, Timothy J. (2020). Using aerothermodynamic similarity to experimentally study nonequilibrium giant planet entry. Joint Thermophysics and Heat Transfer Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States, 25-29 June 2018. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/1.a34713

Using aerothermodynamic similarity to experimentally study nonequilibrium giant planet entry

2020

Conference Publication

Simulating Uranus Entry in an Expansion Tube

James, Christopher M., Liu, Yu and Morgan, Richard (2020). Simulating Uranus Entry in an Expansion Tube. AIAA AVIATION 2020 FORUM , Virtual Event, 15-19 June 2020. Reston, VA United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2020-3110

Simulating Uranus Entry in an Expansion Tube

2020

Conference Publication

The X3R Free-Piston Reflected Shock Tunnel: Australia's New Large-Scale, Long-Duration Hypersonic Testing Capability

Stennett, Samuel J., Gildfind, David, Jacobs, Peter, Morgan, Richard, James, Christopher and Toniato, Pierpaolo (2020). The X3R Free-Piston Reflected Shock Tunnel: Australia's New Large-Scale, Long-Duration Hypersonic Testing Capability. 23rd AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, Montreal, Canada , March 10-12, 2020. Reston, VA United States: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/6.2020-2447

The X3R Free-Piston Reflected Shock Tunnel: Australia's New Large-Scale, Long-Duration Hypersonic Testing Capability

2020

Conference Publication

Simulating uranus entry in an expansion tube

James, Christopher M., Liu, Yu and Morgan, Richard G. (2020). Simulating uranus entry in an expansion tube. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. doi: 10.2514/1.A34457

Simulating uranus entry in an expansion tube