Title :
Incompressible aerodynamics of a planetary entry capsule
Author :
Karatekin, Ö ; Voets, R. ; Charbonnier, J.-M. ; Wang, F.Y.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Fluid Dynamics, Rhode-St-Genese, Belgium
fDate :
6/21/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The methodology and the assorted experimental techniques utilized in the aerodynamic investigation of a planetary entry capsule at low speed are presented. The combination of novel and classical instrumentation permitted the description of topology and off surface features that are important in the study of terminal capsule aerodynamics. In addition. Suggestions on future commercial development of sensors conducive for general blunt body studies are made
Keywords :
aerodynamics; flow separation; flow visualisation; mechanical stability; space vehicles; subsonic flow; transonic flow; wakes; wind tunnels; Apollo Command Module; blunt body studies; dynamic stability testing; flow visualization; free-to-tumble setup; incompressible aerodynamics; low speed; mean flow field; off surface features; planetary entry capsule; sensors development; separation patterns; strain gauge balance; subsonic flow regime; surface flow; terminal capsule aerodynamics; topology; transonic flow regime; wakes; wind tunnel; Aerodynamics; Extraterrestrial measurements; Force measurement; Gravity; Integrated circuit modeling; Motion measurement; Stability; Testing; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation in Aerospace Simulation Facilities, 1999. ICIASF 99. 18th International Congress on
Conference_Location :
Toulouse
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5715-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICIASF.1999.827170
