Question: Consider that a 7 0 - deg sphere cone planetary entry capsule with a nose radius ( R n ) of 0 . 6 6

Consider that a 70-deg sphere cone planetary entry capsule with a nose radius (Rn) of 0.66 m and 2.65 m maximum diameter is used for Mars entry (similar to the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft).Assume that this system enters the Mars atmosphere with a mass (m) of 580 kg at an entry velocity of (V0)7.6 km/s at an altitude of (h0) of 125 km and with an entry flight path angle () of 14.2 deg. Also assume a ballistic entry with constant flight path angle and constant drag coefficient of (Cd)1.65. Use a density vs altitude model given by (h)=0e-ah where 0=0.057 kg/m^3 and a=1.27510-4m-1 in your calculations. Use a value of 3.75ms2 for the gravitational acceleration on Mars.
a. For the given nominal conditions above: (i) Determine the ballistic coefficient for the probe. (ii) Determine the peak deceleration of the probe in terms of earth g's, the peak deceleration altitude, and the velocity at the peak deceleration conditions. (iii) Plot altitude vs. velocity and altitude vs. the deceleration (in terms of earth g's) between the entry altitude and an altitude of 10 km .
Consider that a 7 0 - deg sphere cone planetary

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