Theoretical NASA approach for rotationally constrained, prismatic bodies impacting smooth water is expanded to pitching, nonprismatic vehicle penetrating rough water; 2-re-entry vehicles are studied; with one, final descent is by parachute, whereas second impacts after subsonic glide; results for impacting in sea; normal load factors and rotational accelerations for variations in speed, descent path, and initial attitude; parachute vehicle seems better suited for rough water.
Water impact of manned spacecraft
ARS J
ARS Journal ; 31 , n 12
1961
10 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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