Desirable characteristic of space vehicle is ability to make large plane changes; to conduct such changes in in-orbit mode requires verysubstantial velocity increment; alternate method, namely, synergetic maneuver, is considered which implies entering atmosphere, flying turn using lift of vehicle, and returning to orbit; effect of variable aerodynamics (in which lift/drag ratio decays at high altitude) is to reduce substantially synergetic efficiency from values indicated by analyses using constant aerodynamic characteristics; completion of turn in somewhat less than full orbit is advantageous.


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    Title :

    Synergetic turns with variable aerodynamics


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


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    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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