Accession Number:

AD0847085

Title:

Aerodynamic Characteristics of Mars Probe/Lander Shapes,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD

Personal Author(s):

• Krumins, Maigonis V.

Report Date:

1968-10-25

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

Abstract:

Results of free-flight tests performed in the ballistics ranges on three candidate shapes for a Mars probelander vehicle are presented. These tests were performed in air over a wide range of Mach numbers, ranging from 0.6 to 13. The drag coefficient, its effect with angle of attack, and static and dynamic stability coefficients are presented. Author

Descriptors:

• *MARS PROBES
• ATMOSPHERE ENTRY
• SPACECRAFT
• CONICAL BODIES
• BLUNT BODIES
• CONFIGURATIONS
• ANGLE OF ATTACK
• WIND TUNNEL MODELS
• DRAG
• LIFT
• STABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Unmanned Spacecraft
• Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE