NASA HIAD [Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator] Simulation

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Link: HIANASA Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator Simulation

 

Welcome to the NASA HIAD game! HIAD stands for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, an inflatable spacecraft technology that allows payloads to survive the harsh conditions of atmospheric re-entry. The HIAD game can be played online on this web site or downloaded to a mobile device. The game challenges the player to successfully land a HIAD spacecraft at a specific location on Earth, after undocking from the International Space Station (ISS). To successfully reach the target, players must:

 

• Undock from the ISS and use thruster control to steer the vehicle towards the desired de-orbit point
  
• Inflate the HIAD aeroshell to reduce speed and protect the payload from the heat of atmospheric re-entry
  
• Steer the inflated HIAD to the ground target prior to parachute deployment, taking into account the prevailing winds
  
• Customize the HIAD spacecraft by changing some of its design features to improve performance
  

 

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