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Aerobrakes For A Manned Mars MissionPaper presents results of study of aerobraking in manned mission to Mars. Describes geometry and aerodynamic characteristics of aerobraked vehicle. Discusses computer program, WTRAJ, used to simulate trajectories near planets. Analyzes aerocapture processes for both Mars and Earth. Examines mass efficiency, or saving in propellant mass, afforded by aerobraking.
Document ID
19900000365
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Menees, G. P.
(NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 14
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
ARC-12117
Accession Number
90B10365
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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