THE DYNAMICS OF SUPERCIRCULAR MULTIPLE-PASS ATMOSPHERIC BRAKING,

Abstract

Consideration is given to subparabolic and hyperbolic entry without lift. Single-pass impact trajectories are described. A minimization of eccentricity during passage is shown to be significant and the concept of instantaneous circularization is elaborated. A quantitative description of multiple-pass impact is given in a simple energy-momentum plot.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0686335

Entities

People

  • John D. C. Crisp

Organizations

  • New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamics
  • Eccentricity
  • Momentum
  • Physical Properties
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.