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Satellite drag coefficients and upper atmosphere densities - Present status and future directionsThe uncertainty of the drag coefficient of a sphere is analyzed as well as the importance of lateral surface grazing collisions on cylinders. The feasibility of design of a satellite body whose drag coefficient is obtainable with an uncertainty of less than 1 percent is demonstrated. Such a 'standard drag body' with a drag coefficient of 2.0 is considered.
Document ID
19890025339
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Herrero, F. A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 87-551
Report Number: AAS PAPER 87-551
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference
Location: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States
Start Date: December 6, 1987
End Date: December 9, 1987
Sponsors: AAS, AIAA
Accession Number
89A12710
Distribution Limits
Public
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