Simulation Code for Reentry Velocities and Flight Path Angles (V-GAMMA).

Abstract

A computer code has been written which can simulate space vehicle trajectory changes. It was designed for use in assessing the range of reentry conditions and/or orbits which could result from system malfunctions. It gives parametric views of the reentry velocities and flight path angles and orbital lifetimes which may occur due to spacecraft engine operation. Operating conditions are specified over a range of engine burn durations, and initial conditions of location and orientation. This feature extends the applications of the code to include mission design studies and optimization. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA115221

Entities

People

  • L. G. Johnson

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Sets
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flight Paths
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Probability
  • Simulations
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Cycle
  • Spacecraft
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers