Modeling the Impact of Martian Dust on Atmospheric Entry Vehicles
Overview The presence of suspended dust in the Martian atmosphere is a unique aspect of Mars atmospheric entry that current and future NASA missions to the planet need to address. The dust particles not only interact with the flow field surrounding the entry vehicle as it descends, but also strike its heat shield at high…
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