AbstractTheoretical and experimental aspects of satellite aerodynamics in free molecular flow have been studied. A FORTRAN-program package has been developed to calculate free molecular aerodynamic force and moment coefficients of general and special convex shapes, using an approximation of the surfaces by plane triangular elements.As a special case for concave bodies, the drag of a satellite of TD1A-similar shape has been investigated by an approximate theory and by wind tunnel experiments. Comparisons are made between experimental results, the approximate theory and exact theory.
Determination of aerodynamic forces on satellites by theory and wind tunnel experiments
Acta Astronautica ; 7 , 3 ; 255-267
1979-12-27
13 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Identification of Unsteady Aerodynamic Forces from Forced Motion Wind Tunnel Experiments
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