Re-Entry of a Space Capsule in a Martian Atmosphere
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Department
SPCEET - Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The aerodynamic performance of space reentry capsules plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient atmospheric descent. This study focuses on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of airflow around a blunt-body reentry capsule designed for descent into the Martian atmosphere. The objective is to analyze aerodynamic properties such as drag, heat transfer, and flow separation under Martian atmospheric conditions. The investigation will be conducted using ANSYS Fluent, leveraging turbulence models and heat transfer equations to capture key flow characteristics specific to Mars' thin atmosphere.
Re-Entry of a Space Capsule in a Martian Atmosphere
The aerodynamic performance of space reentry capsules plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient atmospheric descent. This study focuses on the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of airflow around a blunt-body reentry capsule designed for descent into the Martian atmosphere. The objective is to analyze aerodynamic properties such as drag, heat transfer, and flow separation under Martian atmospheric conditions. The investigation will be conducted using ANSYS Fluent, leveraging turbulence models and heat transfer equations to capture key flow characteristics specific to Mars' thin atmosphere.