Simplest of atmospheric re-entry techniques uses symmetrical (nonlifting) vehicle re-entering along ballistic flight path, final descent being made with parachute or paraglider; disadvantages of high lift re-entry; concept of low-lift configurations ranging from blunt, slightly flattened cones to flat-rounded lenticular and arrowhead shapes; phases of re-entry and requirements for this maneuver; width of entry corridor can be seen to depend on vehicle's design limits, velocity at entry, and type of entry maneuver employed; how control and range coupled with acceptable deceleration and heating levels can be achieved.
Lifting re-entry for space vehicles
Spaceflight
Spaceflight ; 6 , n 2
1964
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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