Add heatshield tag for inflatable heat shields. The HIAD does not use ablator and relies on it's size to manage heat load. It is inferior to a conventional heat shield for Earth orbital returns, but is useful for suborbital returns, or reentry on planets with very thin atmosphere (Mars).
Add heatshield tag for inflatable heat shields. The HIAD does not use ablator and relies on it's size to manage heat load. It is inferior to a conventional heat shield for Earth orbital returns, but is useful for suborbital returns, or reentry on planets with very thin atmosphere (Mars).