 High-Enthalpy Arc Heated Facility

A High-Enthalpy Arc Heated Facility (HEAHF) is a specialized research and testing facility designed to simulate the extreme thermal and aerodynamic conditions that aerospace vehicles experience during hypersonic flight or reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. The fundamental principle behind such facilities is the use of an electric arc to generate high temperatures and enthalpy levels, allowing researchers to study material responses, thermal protection systems, and aerodynamic characteristics in conditions that closely resemble those encountered in real flight scenarios.