back to article LOHAN turns up the heat on Vulture 2 motor

We know you lot like a nice bit of kit, so you'll certainly enjoy the latest piece of high-tech gadgetry to turn up at the SPB's mountaintop headquarters. Click here for a bigger version of the LOHAN graphic As you know, we've been busy conducting experiments with the Rocketry Experimental High Altitude Barosimulator (REHAB) …

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  1. Anonymous Coward
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    Not all insulators will work

    With low pressure, insulation relying on trapped air is nearly useless. This rules out fibreglass, wool, polyurethane foam, and even aerogel. Since radiation is the only source of heat loss at altitude, you need radiant insulation. Layers of infrared reflective material separated by a small gap performs quite well on satellites. A cheap version can be made out of a space blanket and some cheap lace.

    Of course, you'll probably need a bit of conventional insulation before it reaches altitude.

    1. Lester Haines (Written by Reg staff) Gold badge

      Re: Not all insulators will work

      Thanks for the input. We're mulling the insulation possibilities, and space blanket is already on the list...

  2. Neil 30
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    Just the tip, just for a bit.

    Just a thought, but you only need to heat the ignition area, and this could be brought up to temp shortly before launch. So less kit needed, less kit=less weight.

    1. Lester Haines (Written by Reg staff) Gold badge

      Re: Just the tip, just for a bit.

      Fair point, but the heater only weighs 15g.

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