Feasibility of full-scale Earth re-entry simulation of planetary entry environment is studied considering Mars and Venus; key subsystems associated with entry phase of unmanned Mars or Venus exploration systems are identified, as well as environmental characteristics influencing them; for exponential atmospheres, three similarity parameters exist involving ratios of ballistic coefficient entry velocities, and slant scale height; implications of similitude relationships are examined in terms of subsystem performance; effects of nonexponential troposphere are examined; it is concluded that exponential atmosphere analyses are adequate.


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    Title :

    Earth re-entry simulation of planetary entry environment


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:
    Kennet, H. (author) / Taylor, R.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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