Abstract
Discrete-event drag-modulation trajectory control is assessed for planetary entry using the closed-form Allen-Eggers solution to the equations of motion. A control authority metric for drag-modulation trajectory control systems is derived. Closed-form analytical relationships are developed to assess range divert capability and to identify jettison condition constraints for limiting peak acceleration and peak heat rate. Closed-form relationships are also developed for drag-modulation systems with an arbitrary number of stages.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 470-489 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of the Astronautical Sciences |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 15 2018 |
Keywords
- Drag modulation
- EDL
- Entry
- Mars
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Space and Planetary Science