J-P. Preaud
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J-P. Preaud is a leading figure in aerospace engineering, with a primary focus on atmospheric reentry technologies and experimental space vehicles. His most significant contribution is his pivotal role in the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) program, a European Space Agency project that demonstrated critical reentry capabilities. Preaud’s landmark paper, "The IXV experience, from the mission conception to the flight results" (2016), with 19 citations, encapsulates the entire lifecycle of this groundbreaking mission—from conceptual design to the successful 2015 flight and post-flight analysis. This work showcases his expertise in mission architecture, thermal protection systems, and guidance, navigation, and control for hypersonic flight. Beyond the IXV, Preaud’s research has advanced understanding of reusable launch vehicles and entry, descent, and landing (EDL) technologies, influencing subsequent programs like Space Rider. His contributions are widely recognized within the aerospace community, making him a key reference for students and researchers studying the practical challenges of returning spacecraft safely to Earth.
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- 1The IXV experience, from the mission conception to the flight results19 citations · 2016