Interceptor MLMI Thermal Protection Systems

Under Phase I Peregrine has successfully demonstrated the ability of Multi-Layer Metal Insulation (MLMI) to provide the thermal isolation required for an advanced interceptor thermal protection system (TPS). Under Phase II MLMI will continue to reduce mass, improve performance, support high shear loads during flight, be robust and be highly reliable. This solution will provide electrostatic discharge and lightning strike protection and will assist in the dissipation of electromagnetic impulses. MLMI is dimensionally and chemically stable over long storage life cycles and flight profiles of missile interceptors. This advanced thermal protection system will provide an enabling solution to advance the current state of the art. This technology is based on multi layers of metal insulation separated by vacuum in order to create the perfect insulation system for advanced interceptors. It has a thermal conductivity that is one magnitude lower than the current state of the art and reduces system mass by integrating the structure as part of the TPS, thereby increasing kinematic reach. Approved for Public Release | 16-MDA-8951 (15 December 16)