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Hypersonic and Supersonic Static Aerodynamics of Mars Science Laboratory Entry VehicleThis paper describes the analysis of continuum static aerodynamics of Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) entry vehicle (EV). The method is derived from earlier work for Mars Exploration Rover (MER) and Mars Path Finder (MPF) and the appropriate additions are made in the areas where physics are different from what the prior entry systems would encounter. These additions include the considerations for the high angle of attack of MSL EV, ablation of the heatshield during entry, turbulent boundary layer, and other aspects relevant to the flight performance of MSL. Details of the work, the supporting data and conclusions of the investigation are presented.
Document ID
20120011936
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dyakonov, Artem A. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Schoenenberger, Mark (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Vannorman, John W. (Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
June 25, 2012
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NF1676L-14276
Meeting Information
Meeting: 30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Meeting
Location: New Orleans, LA
Country: Albania
Start Date: June 25, 2012
End Date: June 28, 2012
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 857464.02.07.08
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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