@inproceedings{10c2da5ab41541e1962a125494909c45,
title = "Estimation of dynamic stability coefficients for aerodynamic decelerators using CFD",
abstract = "A method for performing dynamic simulations of entry vehicles is developed. This capability uses existing infrastructure within the US3D flow solver, developed for doing fluid structure interaction (FSI) simulations, to allow for up to six degree of freedom (6- DoF) simulations. Inviscid, free-to-oscillate simulations of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) capsule at Mach 2.5 and 3.5 are used to evaluate different data reduction methods. It is found that many simulations may be required to get reliable data. The computed pitch damping coefficients show comparable trends to ballistic range data, though they differ in magnitude, particularly at high angles of attack. Preliminary viscous simulation results are presented, and show improved agreement with experimental data compared to the inviscid analysis.",
author = "Stern, {Eric C.} and Gidzak, {Vladimyr M.} and Candler, {Graham V.}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.2514/6.2012-3225",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781624101854",
series = "30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
pages = "2217--2230",
booktitle = "30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012",
note = "30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012 ; Conference date: 25-06-2012 Through 28-06-2012",
}