Abstract
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To develop a detailed planetary atmosphere model, including nondimensional aerodynamic parameters for modeling aerothermodynamic force, moment, and heat transfer during atmospheric flight.
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To present a 21-layer standard atmosphere for the earth—ranging from sea level to a geometric altitude of 700km—for use in all simulations of atmospheric and transatmospheric trajectories in subsequent chapters.
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To present an exponential atmospheric model useful in obtaining analytical insight into planetary entry trajectories.
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(2007). Planetary Atmosphere. In: Atmospheric and Space Flight Dynamics. Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology. Birkhäuser Boston. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-8176-4438-3_9
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