Aerodynamic and aerothermal environment models for a mars entry, descent, and landing systems analysis study

David J. Kinney

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Abstract

An NASA in house study of various approaches to landing high mass payloads to the surface of Mars was undertaken by a cross center systems analysis team. Various entry systems capable of landing 40 metric tons of useful payload to the surface of Mars were investigated. This paper will detail the various entry configurations that were investigated and the methods that were used to create the underlying aerodynamic and aerothermal environment models created for the study.

Original languageEnglish
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Jan 4 2011Jan 7 2011

Conference

Conference49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period01/4/1101/7/11

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