Stagnation-point radiative heating rate expressions are presented for use in air and an approximate Martian atmosphere consisting of 97 percent CO2 and 3 percent N2. Thermochemical equilibrium is assumed throughout. The flight conditions and body dimensions that are modeled are representative of both manned and unmanned missions to Mars and return to earth. Comparisons between the heating rates computed using the expressions presented here and independent computations yielded maximum differences of about 20 to 30 percent.


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    Title :

    Stagnation-point radiative heating relations for earth and Mars entries


    Contributors:
    Tauber, M. E. (author) / Sutton, K. (author)


    Publication date :

    1991-02-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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