A Review of the Application of C/SiC Composite in Thermal Protection System

This study reviews the application of the C/SiC composites in the thermal protection systems (TPS). Special attention is put on the structure design and optimization of the C/SiC shell panel. The comparisons of several TPS show that the ceramic matrix composite (CMC) is one of the most potential materials for TPS. The crucial role of multi‐disciplinary design and optimization is pointed out in the future design of C/SiC thermal protection structure. This review provides a guideline on the current and future study of C/SiC thermal protection structure.