How NASA Tests Spacecraft Reentry

Bit of a different video, trying some new stuff! Thank you so much to NASA Ames for letting us tour the facility, and for putting up with that thing I did in their wind tunnel.
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[@LafayetteSystems]

Barnard Plasma Systems???

[@BPSspace]

🚨 REBRAND ALERT 🚨

[@The_landing_zone]

@@BPSspace lol hes good tho

[@TransitionQuest]

​@@BPSspaceDo you remember your camera looking at camera rocket may it can be saved (only assumption) if you make the camera above came out like the camera below then even if it came out entirely still it could be pushed back inside because of high speed air and rocket could be stabilized and face that camera downward and you could had still got camera looking at camera shot

[@foxthroat3410]

lmao 😂

[@brucebaxter6923]

@@BPSspace I was surprised that they weren’t using magneto hydro dynamic thrust to accelerate the plasma while heating it.

[@RealEngineering]

Dude this was on Monday. How did you make this video so quick? I haven't even unpacked yet

[@BPSspace]

I stole a bunch of Redbulls from the lounge 🤠

[@darklordlightgod9348]

lmao

[@consolomon]

Aww, I'm looking forward to your version of this tour! Just for protocol: this video is great, and I enjoy both of you)

[@jhe-p0t]

Woah! That's real engineering! 🔥

[@thethoughtemporium]

So jealous ya'll got to go on this tour. It looks amazing

[@JaredBrewerAerospace]

With your brain and complete thought process, due it would catch fire.I've been there. Anyone one section alone, is overwhelming. There are destructive dynamic mechanical test cells. Magnetohydrodynamic liquid "wind tunnels".... At the end, I was asked, "What did you think?" I said, "I think I need a nap."

[@rojka-_-]

Bro atleast you are american not like me who is Lithuanian. You are so privileged

[@hedgehog3180]

@@rojka-_- Hey we have ESA, CERN and ITER here in Europe, there's plenty of cool stuff for us to see.

[@factsarefactsanddonotlie8397]

is your second name Musk because boy do you look like him

[@ke9tv]

@@rojka-_- Justin's Canadian, isn't he?

[@brentwalker8596]

I was a human test subject at AMES in a study on exercise for the Mars mission. Got to meet one of the shuttle astronauts. It was a real honor to play a small part of the US space program. Great video!!!

[@vaporcobra]

were you ablative or refractory? 🤔🤔

[@ismzaxxon]

You were a heat shield ?

[@brentwalker8596]

@@ismzaxxon There are many areas of research at AMES. The test I was part of took place in Life Sciences. It was in the same building as space suit design and hydroponics. The test was featured in a late 1990's documentary by the Discovery Channel called "Destination Mars". I got my few minutes of fame.

[@brentwalker8596]

@@vaporcobra Ha ha ha. Considering my weight loss by the end of the test, I would have to categorize myself as ablative.

[@dylanshandley1246]

@@brentwalker8596being able to put “former human test subject” on a resume is wild 😂

[@supernova8986]

Am i the only one that wants joe to post like 2 hour long videos on his second channel that is him just going down all of his rabbit holes? Itd be like a podcast of someones unhinged science rambles and id love it

[@Lizlodude]

Make it a podcast but the video is just a flow chart showing how everything is connected XD That would be awesome

[@adrianpip2000]

ME TOOOO! The more rabbit holes, the better

[@NistenTahiraj]

The tangents are honestly my favourite thing about this channel now. Makes me not want to skip anything, and the videos are not often crazy long which is perfect

[@biscuit715]

For anyone who wants to compare the plasma to other very hot things, 30000F is 17000K. For reference the core mantle boundary is up to 4500K, with the inner core being around 5000K. The surface of the sun is 6000K, though the core is 15 million, so we've got a way to go there.

[@stewartcarberry2483]

Thanks for the Kelvin reference.

[@oasntet]

"It's five digits" is basically enough. After a point, the units stop mattering much.

[@DrRusty5]

Nuclear Fusion... hold my beer 100 million K 🤯🤯

[@hedgehog3180]

I mean technically we already have the sun beaten with ITER, when it fires up it will be the hottest place in the universe and the magnets next to it will be cooled to near absolute zero meaning that the hottest place in the universe will be right next to one of the coldest places in the universe. Science is awesome.

[@carloslaue1236]

IDK why some people in the 21st century still measure things in barleycorns and feel hot scales. Move over to science units...

[@Shure_Lock]

another SLAMMER! also, the obligatory "HELLO" in an echo chamber was absolutely necessary

[@JaccovanSchaik]

I'm disappointed Scott Manley didn't step up with his customary "Hullo! It's Scott Manley here." Quick thinking by Joe there.

[@Lizlodude]

I'm pretty sure the reason nobody said anything is that every one of them has done that at one point or another and feels the same way about it It's a requirement

[@NickelC]

I really love the final shot out at the wing of your plane, because that wing very likely once had a model in the Ames wind tunnel

[@PlexiumGames]

God that footage of the ablation is so cool looking.

[@Liamissocool]

I don’t get why they made this so complicated when they could’ve just made it out of blue tape and hot glue

[@heikos4264]

there's a bit of german ancestry in NACA/NASA, that's why 😅

[@thefantasyforge5015]

However complicated it may be, they still used paperclips.

[@JimOHalloran]

To quote Xyla Foxlin: "There's a reason hot glue rhymes with Mach Two."

[@gggggggggg-ms8lm]

Government agency

[@JaredBrewerAerospace]

I was and still am a CFD engineer from my master's thesis until now and no CFD will never 100% replace real testing for everything. It does and has already replaced wind tunnels within F-1 because we have 10000x the number of real windtunnel tests compared to the number of simulations that are being done. The regime that those vehicle operate in are very restricted and through regulation they are not set to start operating another 100 mph faster anytime soon so because the operational domain is very refined and so very well studied experimentally it will be years before CFD catches up to account for all of the simulation backed phenomena just in the boundary layers alone.

[@BPSspace]

Hard agree - also this is strange to say but I remember seeing your HolliStar tests way back in 2015 when I was getting started in rocketry! Super cool stuff

[@Lizlodude]

I feel like it will continue to improve and reduce the number of early tests that are needed, but you really can't beat just actually doing the test in person when it comes down to it.

[@dmpyron2]

And at the same time AM is saying simulation doesn't correlate with reality.

[@CaseyDoranWritesCode]

woah is that Tim Dodd the everyday astronaut

[@BPSspace]

That's actually Tom Didd the Bi-annual Scuba Diver!

[@chrisbrowning360]

No, it's a Supra.

[@somestarman892]

@@chrisbrowning360 “wipes glasses” Is that a Supra?!

[@robwoodring9437]

No, sir. This is a Wendy's........

[@johndoepker7126]

​@@BPSspacelol

[@Real28]

"Is it between 200 and 2000 per hour?" "You're... _way_ off" 😂😂

[@WindTunnelJon]

....I mean he's almost 1/4 of the way there ;-)

[@ersp1]

The labor costs alone...

[@bigdogben]

Tim, Joe and Scott are legendary.

[@Na16Patman]

8:50 oh god PLEASE go on every single tangent, I LOVE your tangents

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

Lots of familiar faces in that crowd. Man, that footage from the arc jet is nuts.

[@mikerat88]

9:35 thank you for putting potential embarrassment on the line and getting that audio clip for us!

[@avialexander]

Yes! It's so hard to be that person sometimes, but I guarantee you everyone except the tour guides (who've definitely already done it) really wanted to lol

[@WindTunnelJon]

We thought it was Scott Manley when we heard it. 🙃

[@ScoutSniper3124]

Glad to see Hanger 1 going back together. As a high school student I trained at NASA Ames Research Center for machining and design. Later my first duty station in the U.S. Navy was VP-31 Staff in Hanger 1. Got to climb all over it, even opened the top hatch and sat on top of the hanger for a Blue Angels airshow. Good times. Once I put in a Request Chit to "Paint the hanger a light golden brown, so as to disguise it as a giant twinkie from the air". Oddly my request was summarily denied.

[@Cooper_42]

Joe: “I test my heat-shield with a very hot blow torch“. NASA Ames: “Hold my beer”. No shade, Jon, but wow. I drive by that facility occasionally, and often wish I could get a glimpse inside. Thanks for taking us there.

[@wrightmf]

Arc Jet people say, "If you want to get into space, go to Marshall. If you want to get back to earth, come to Ames."

[@AlistairMcConnaughey]

Legit you need to make a down-the-rabbit-hole channel to talk about all the different tangents. You've got so many people geeking out about this

[@DerrickBommarito]

The slightly different focus on the details in the arc jet system, modelling the engine, and going into the wind tunnel tech at the facility was super cool. Can't wait to see others' videos for more details and I hope more videos like this get to happen in the future! Just the right amount of rabbit holes and the writing is great. And the video shots are entertaining. More waves at perfect optics plz!

[@mattmartinez3442]

omg Joey is going to take his milk carbonating to a whole new level with this technology!

[@BreakingTaps]

🤩🤩🤩 So damn cool! Looking forward to your plasma experiments too!

[@rylanpeepee]

Why is this comment buried so deep in the comment section.

[@RiffZifnab]

If BreakingTaps didn't get to go after that great shuttle combustion chamber video that's some real BS. Ah well, NASA can't get everything right, unless it really matters.

[@AstroCharlie]

What a cool video of the awesome stuff going on around Ames! NASA definitely deserves the recognition for the amazing technology work they do outside of the high-profile flagship programs.

[@Jimothy3041]

ngl I was expecting "I'm Joe Barnard, Fly Safe" at the end

[@hairy8184]

Thanks for bringing us along Joe!

[@johnno4127]

I'm glad YT suggested this after Scott's video. Well presented and it was nice to hear a different perspective.

[@neo16769]

I got to do some research project at AMES about 10 years ago. Really wish I could have toured around all the facilities like you did. Those wind tunnels are massive up close.

[@technikschaf1574]

Thanks for keep feding my brain with awesome science, beautiful pictures, ideas to think about, problems to dig in, food to make plans about what to do if there is more time again, ideas for little projects, reminding me again and again why I love science and creating stuff

[@savageokie3661]

Joe, thank you

[@davtech]

Way cool. Glad you could share this with us.

[@T_Mo271]

Nice look inside Ames. Fascinating work happens there with a long history.

[@mardak2871]

the oil flow (or equivalent) is used in formula one racing cars. You usually can see it on the practice "one" (and mostly in the beginning of the season) . They apply it to the edges of the car and after one or two lap they bring the car in the garage and look at the flow of the air.

[@DTRedmond]

Been waiting for this drop since Scott Manley's video a few days ago. Excited to see your perspective and how it pertains to your space shot.

[@michaelclark9319]

This is what I'm here for! Excellent STEM content and a damn good watch! Thanks, dude!

[@MrCouscous]

thank you you !

[@Hotcubcar]

I'm so glad you decided to share this. It feels like something I'd never have been able to see on my own.

[@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq]

Thank you for sharing!

[@flack3]

Thanks to you and your great content!

[@KegRocket]

One heck of a tidbit, thanks for sharing! And also that kegular cameo at the end 😎

[@treynamy]

Amazon Joe! Nice, love the content as usual! I appreciate you!

[@sundaynobody]

super cool! love these types of factory/equipment tour videos

[@nathanielthomson2860]

One of the fire channels I watch every single video on without skipping a second. Incredible content, great visuals, impeccable explanations. Honestly I would watch you down every rabbit hole you could imagine because the information your provide is invaluable

[@jjoey.s]

Your videos are very inspiring. Thank you Joseph!

[@CyanTiger]

I absolutely love this video. Having multiple YT folks talking about different parts of the same topic gives so much more insight. Everybody seems to take different views on the same topic. Thanks for sharing!

[@dxhacksaw]

thanks for making videos they are a pleasure to watch, its nice watching videos of people who have real passion in things

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great video, Joe...👍

[@iscuit]

I will always be rooting for this project from Sweden! Good luck, seriously amazing stuff

[@Mumbamumba]

Thank you for your videos!

[@gary.richardson]

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@4ntig3n]

Thank you Joe. What you've built and achieved with this youtube channel is a true inspiration.

[@macTijn]

Hey Joe, Thank you for making these videos. As someone who is not really in a situation that allows me to do what you do with rockets, I think it's awesome to see you grow step by step, and to learn what you have learned. You're a great communicator, and I can only imagine what the future will bring.

[@WindTunnelJon]

Thanks for a great video Joe!

[@BPSspace]

Thank YOU Jon!

[@mhansl]

Joel, your channel is special. That humble thank you is icing on a rocket fuel cake. Keep it up, man. We are all in.

[@ImTheReal]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@icannotfly]

4:33 that is one of the coolest spooling-up sounds i have ever heard

[@giantfrigginnerd]

Youve been making some bangers recently. Loving it

[@thegps7197]

Truly awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@fabian1150]

Amazing video! Thank you for your effort and dedication! :)

[@Braeden123698745]

Thank you for letting us tag along in our own way. These are the kinds of videos that would have gotten me interested in STEM as a kid, and keeps my love of learning going as an adult.

[@jdavidcard]

I really enjoyed this and all of your other videos. Thank you!

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Joe

[@AlexSchendel]

Joe Barnard, Tim Dodd, Scott Manley, Tibees, and more! What an awesome group of people!

[@robbewillaert6970]

Oil testing is actually still used alot with f1 cars. Due to the regulations they have limited windtunnel time so during testing they add "flow viz paint" to the car to see how the air flows around while driving.

[@usamabinmuzaffar692]

Thanks for the video!

[@v0ort]

Awesome video! Btw you look happy and full of energy 😄

[@sweetwater5030]

Love your videos bois. Thank you. Please keep ‘em comin.

[@nugget0428]

Much love from Aus ❤🦘

[@SimonButler]

I definitely found this video interesting, thank you for making it!

[@alexlowe2054]

4:39 That sound might be one of the coolest sounds I've ever heard.

[@quietlyworking]

You are such a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your journeys with me. :)

[@zubrkabbi]

I had goosebumps from the images of nasa facilities. Thank you!

[@TexanMiror2]

That was super cool, like the entire thing, but especially from 4:33 onwards. Absolute "science-fiction in reality" vibe. Thank you!

[@Cleric4521]

Ahhh! All of my favorite STEM creators in one place!

[@lemixhd9864]

You area amazing Joe, I love all of your videos, you deserve all because the hard work you put in your projects

[@Wayofthelamb4life]

Cool video. A nice change of pace. Although I have been enjoying your other videos even if they are way over my head.

[@madmonkey7183]

Phwoaar. Someone turned an old Skool Mac into a robot. So awesome! Thanks for sharing this with us Joe. I'm loving the extra side tracks !

[@clayspurlock6849]

commenting to support... really enjoyed this video and hope you make more like it (if you want!)... love all your videos!

[@jbphoto360]

Thank You ! well done

[@caeli5532]

Thank you

[@bobeyes3284]

Great video man. Thank you.

[@Srelon.]

We will never get bored of your content Joe! Keep up the good work!

[@dwang085]

Thank YOU!!!!!❤❤❤

[@dsgermack]

What a great video companion to your previous work and to Scott's! Really loved this episode and appreciate all the hard work to make this "non-standard" video and your taking your time away from the space shot to do this!

[@sethgibbons80]

Dude this is amazing! 5:20

[@johncoles]

Thank you Joe for making videos so many of us enjoy!

[@notsomadscientist9602]

Amazing video! Keep up the great work!

[@NickCohn]

Thanks!

[@ulrikryden4407]

Oil flow is used by motorsport teams all over the world to check correlation between CFD, wind tunnel and real world. It's called Flow-Viz and is a very simple recepie. Might actually be something you can use yourself to check that your CFD works as intendent.

[@T_Mo271]

Indeed.

[@ltpinecone]

Every video of yours is a 10/10. Great stuff!

[@cuteturnip9194]

Looking forward to the “how I propulsively landing a model rocket with an Arc Jet Engine”

[@paulurban2]

I live just up the road from Ames and it is so interesting to finally see some of the science and engineering that goes on inside.

[@Citiz3nInsane]

Awesome video, thanks.

[@flying0graysons]

Thank YOU for your videos like this and all of them. I'm not educated enough to do the things you do, but it fascinates me. I've been watching for what feels like years, and I truly value the work you do on them.

[@leaguen6701]

Glad to see this on the main channel. This is a really cool topic.

[@speedboard.]

Thank you for making amazing content and for pushing the boundaries of your own technical knowledge and capabilities. Also, there is no rabbit hole too deep for us. Post more tangent videos.

[@marcmarc172]

Thank you Joe. Nailed the ending on this one. That hit me.

[@jezmy2006]

I don't think we will ever get bored with the videos you do, Joe. Keep 'em coming!!! 🙂

[@shyne2643]

Honestly i have a hard time beliving you managed to increase you video production rate so much, and i'm really greatful for every high quality video you make, thank you so much!