Presenting recent advances in technology for high-temperature structures and materials, this book should be of interest to engineers and material scientists working on advanced aeronautics and astronautics projects that involve elevated temperatures. Other topics dicussed include high-speed flight in the atmosphere, propulsion systems, and orbiting spacecraft. The research compiled here in 19 papers written by various experts from all over the world is complete with figures, graphs and illustrations. This compilation of research is a useful volume for all engineers and scientists involved in aerospace thermal structures and materials.