A method of rapidly calculating how a rarefied atmosphere acts on a spacecraft

A method of calculating rapidly forces and torques caused by rarefied gas flow acting on a space-craft is presented. The spacecraft surface is described mathematically in detail. Our results are in good agreement with results obtained by other methods.

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Published in:Solar system research 2013-12, Vol.47 (7), p.513-519
Main Authors: Finchenko, V. S., Shmatov, S. I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerodynamics
Aerospace engineering
Astronomy
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Gases
Observations and Techniques
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Planetology
Spacecraft
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Summary:A method of calculating rapidly forces and torques caused by rarefied gas flow acting on a space-craft is presented. The spacecraft surface is described mathematically in detail. Our results are in good agreement with results obtained by other methods.
ISSN:0038-0946
1608-3423
DOI:10.1134/S0038094613070058