Simple Computational Technique for Determining Angle-of-Attack Convergence of Conical Re-Entry Vehicles

摘要

The typical solution to the equations of motion that govern the pitching and yawing motion of an axisymmetric re-entry vehicle require the solution of Bessel functions of the first and second kind. This approach can be useful if the atmosphere density follows a strict exponential. Solutions can become much more complicated if the atmospheric profile does not follow a simple function. Keywords: Reprints; Axisymmetric reentry vehicles; Angular velocities; Yaw; Pitching motion. (JHD)