Development of Trajectory Simulation Capabilities for the Planetary Entry Systems Synthesis Tool

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Kipp, Devin Matthew
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Braun, Robert D.
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Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics was established in 1931, with a name change in 1962 to the School of Aerospace Engineering
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A Simulated Trajectory Analysis code for Planetary Entry (STAPLE) has been developed as a contributing disciplinary analysis tool within the framework of a larger entry systems synthesis tool. STAPLE performs 3-degree of freedom trajectory analysis for atmospheric flight at arbitrary planetary bodies. The tool is applicable to both ballistic and lifting entry trajectory simulations and includes a modest guidance capability that enables aerocapture and controlled entry simulations. Event modeling capabilities include staging, parachute inflation, parachute release, and propulsive descent based on a gravity turn guidance law. Performance has been validated against existing analysis codes, Mars Pathfinder flight experience, and Aeroassist Flight Experiment studies.
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2005-12-17
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