Parachutes for Mars and other planetary missions often need to operate at supersonic speeds in very low density atmospheres. Flight testing of such parachutes at appropriate conditions in the Earth's atmosphere is possible at high altitudes.


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    Title :

    Opportunities and limitations in low earth subsonic testing for qualification of extraterrestrial supersonic parachute designs


    Contributors:
    Steltzner, A. (author) / Cruz, J. (author) / Bruno, R. (author) / Mitcheltree, R. (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA Aerodynamic Decelerators Conference


    Publication date :

    2003-05-20


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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