Theoretical NASA approach for rotationally constrained, prismatic bodies impacting smooth water is expanded to pitching, nonprismatic vehicle penetrating rough water; 2-re-entry vehicles are studied; with one, final descent is by parachute, whereas second impacts after subsonic glide; results for impacting in sea; normal load factors and rotational accelerations for variations in speed, descent path, and initial attitude; parachute vehicle seems better suited for rough water.


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    Title :

    Water impact of manned spacecraft


    Additional title:

    ARS J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    ARS Journal ; 31 , n 12


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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