Mechanics of Space Flight. Dynamics of Uncontrolled Motion of Entry Bodies Entering the Atmosphere,

Abstract

During recent years, the problem of the descent to the Earth and onto other planets of entry bodies located outside the atmosphere has become very timely. The investigation of the unguided motion of an entry body relative to its center of mass is an important aspect of this problem. The investigation of this motion is necessary in order to determine the overload components, the correct interpretation of the reading of the instruments mounted onboard the entry body, the determination of the disposition of the heat-protective covering, and also for the determination of the dispersion of the landing points. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740181

Entities

People

  • G. E. Duzmak

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atmospheres
  • Coverings
  • Dispersions
  • Dynamics
  • Flight
  • Mechanics
  • Overload
  • Protective Coverings
  • Space Flight

Readers

  • Library and Information Science
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers