Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Aeroshell


In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  Atmospheric Reentry @ LaunchBase.net (Launch Base)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The original American sphere-cone aeroshell was the Mk-2 RV which was developed in 1955 by the General Electric Corp. The Mk-2's design was derived from blunt body theory and used a radiatively cooled TPS based upon a metallic heat shield (the different TPS types are later described in this article).
However for the Mars Pathfinder aeroshell, the peak heat flux was 106 W/cm².
It is incorrect to reapply an aeroshell design intended for Titan entry (Huygens probe in a nitrogen atmosphere) for Mars entry (Beagle-2 in a carbon dioxide atmosphere).
www.launchbase.net /encyclopedia/Atmospheric_reentry   (7757 words)

  
 First Time's the Charm - A newbie's guide to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
If you love looking at airplanes, the best way to get your fix is by walking the flightline-from warbirds to ultralights.
Be sure to stop by AeroShell Square, too-that's where the "special guest" airplanes park, including current military fighters and transport airplanes from the U.S. Air Force, Marines, and Navy.
No aviation enthusiast in his or her right mind would miss a chance to see Gen. Chuck Yeager talk about breaking the sound barrier, or Lt. Col.
www.airventure.org /2006/about/newbies.html   (2034 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.