Dr. Chapman's lecture examines the physics behind spacecraft entry into planetary atmospheres. He explains how scientists determine if a planet has an atmosphere and how scientists can compute deceleration when the atmospheric conditions are unknown. Symbols and equations used for calculations for aerodynamic heating and deceleration are provided. He also explains heat transfer in bodies approaching an atmosphere, deceleration, and the use of ablation in protecting spacecraft from high temperatures during atmospheric entry.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic Heating and Deceleration During Entry into Planetary Atmospheres


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    Publication date :

    1962-04-10


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    Audio-visual


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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