Application of the V-Gamma map to vehicle breakup analysis
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V-Gamma vehicle breakup analysis↗
Engineering topics
McRonald, A.
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Venus Sample Return - A Hot Topic
Within th Solar System, Venus presents a set of unique challenges to obtaining samples and returning them to Earth.
Venus Sample Return Solar System samples Venus↗
A Light-Weight Hypersonic Inflatable Drag Device for a Neptune Orbiter
The author will discuss presently available ballute materials and a development program of aerodynamic tests and materials that would be requried for ballutes to achieve their full potential.
inflatable↗
From LEO to the Planets Using Waveriders
The paper will discuss the mission posisibilites enabled by a waverider vehicle as well as the necessary development program
Aero-Gravity↗
A Light-Weight Inflatable Hypersonic Drag Device for Venus Entry
The author has studied inflatable drag devices for deceleration in the atmosphere of Venus, for both direct aerocapture and for entry from circular orbit.
Aerocapture↗
A Light-Weight Inflatable Hypersonic Drab Device for Venus Entry
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Inflatable hypersonic Venus Entry↗
Venus Surface Sample Return: A Weighty High-Pressure Challenge
A mission to return a sample to Earth from the surface of Venus faces a multitude of challenges.
Venus↗
A Light Weight Inflatable Hypersonic Drag Device for Planetary Entry
The author has analyzed the use of a light-weight inflatable hypersonic drag device, called a ballute, (balloon + parachute) for flight in planetary atmospheres, for entry, aerocapture, and aerobraking.
Hypersonic↗