The effects of aerodynamic forces on trajectories at orbital speeds are discussed in terms of atmospheric models. The assumptions for the model are spherical symmetry, nonrotating, and an exponential atmosphere. The equations of flight, and the performance in extra-atmospheric flight are discussed along with the return to the atmosphere, and the entry. Solutions of the exact equations using directly matched asymptotic expansions are presented.


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    Title :

    Hypersonic Flight Mechanics


    Contributors:
    A. Busemann (author) / N. X. Vinh (author) / R. D. Culp (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    433 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Hypersonic Flight Mechanics

    Busemann, A. / Vinh, N. X. / Culp, R. D. | NTRS | 1976




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