Abstract:
Both aerodynamics and electromagnetics are involved during the research on some hot issues of aeronautics and astronautics problems, which include target characteristics of reentry or near space vehicles, reentry radio frequency(RF) blackout, integrated aircraft design of aerodynamic and stealthy performance, plasma stealth, plasma flow control, electromagnetic propulsion, and so on. These issues are stated as aero-electromagnetics uniformly in this paper. The concept, applied fields, main mechanisms, and test facilities of aero-electromagnetics are discussed. Typical research progresses on this topic of our group are introduced. Some suggestions are given for the research regarding fundamental theories, numerical simulation, test facilities and test methods to enhance the applications of aero-electromagnetics in aeronautics and astronautics research.