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This paper discusses planetary entry maneuvers which include atmospheric capture for Mars entry velocities up to 12 km/sec; atmospheric capture for Earth entry velocities up to 21 km/sec; skipout control to either a parking orbit or extended ranges; and terminal range control. Simulator results are compared for both automatic and piloted-guidance systems. The results are presented to illustrate the expected guidance performance as compared with the vehicle’s full capabilities. Several factors considered are the control response requirements, the effect of measurement errors and atmosphere uncertainties, and the effect of various display and control techniques.
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Wingrove, R.C. (1966). Guidance and Control in Supercircular Atmosphere Entry. In: Aseltine, J.A. (eds) Peaceful Uses of Automation in Outer Space. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6411-3_35
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