Based on a long engineering experience, this book offers a comprehensive and state-of-the-art analysis of aerodynamic and flight mechanic entry topics. This updated edition had new chapters on Re-entry on Mars mission, flight quality, rarefied aerodynamics and re-entry accuracy. In addition, it provides a large set of application exercises and solutions.

InhaltsangabeClassical Mechanics.- Topography and Gravitation.- Models of Atmosphere.- Aerodynamics.- Inertial Models.- Changing of Reference Frame.- Exoatmospheric Phase.- Six Degree-of-Freedom Reentry.- Zero Angle of Attack Reentry.- Decay of Initial Incidence.- End of the Convergence of the Incidence.- Roll-lock-in Phenomenon.- Instabilities.- Reentry Errors.