Proceedings of Workshop on Atmospheric Density and Aerodynamic Drag Models for Air Force Operations Held at Air Force Geophysics Laboratory on 20-22 October 1987. Volume 2.

摘要

This report contains papers presented at a Workshop on Atmospheric Density and Aerodynamic Drag Models for Air Force Operations held at the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory from 20-22 Oct 87. The major objective was to assess the capability for significant improvement in models of absolute density, winds, temperature and composition. Emphasis was focused on the altitude region 80-250 Km. Papers were presented in the following areas: Air Force requirements, physics of density and drag variability, empirical models, thermospheric general circulation models, new density and drag measurement techniques (direct and remote sensing), aerodynamic drag coefficients, and solar and magnetospheric inputs. A set of recommendations for improved modeling capabilities was developed by the participants. Keywords: Upper atmosphere density; Models of upper atmosphere; Neutral density; Density specification; Density forecasting; Satellite drag; Symposia. (jhd)