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Space tug aerobraking study. volume 1: executive summary
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Eyer, C. L. Corso, C. J. |
| Copyright Year | 1972 |
| Description | The feasibility and practicality of employing an aerobraking trajectory for return of the reusable space tug from geosynchronous orbit was investigated. The aerobraking return trajectory modes employ transfer ellipses from high orbits which have low perigee altitudes wherein the earth's sensible atmosphere provides drag to reduce the tug return delta velocity requirements and thus decrease the required return trip propulsive energy. Aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, trajectories, guidance and control, configuration concepts, materials, weights and performance were considered. Sensitivities to trajectory uncertainties, atmospheric anomalies and reentry environments were determined. New technology requirements and future studies required to further enhance the aerobraking potential were identified. |
| File Size | 2760974 |
| Page Count | 42 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19720017265 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t6353dn73 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1972-04-12 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Space Vehicles Aerodynamic Drag Earth Atmosphere Reentry Trajectories Heat Shielding Reentry Vehicles Space Tugs Aerobraking Earth Orbits Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
