re-entry question.... (1 Viewer)

[Old_Sk3wl]

"dicuss five issues relating to safe re-entry of the space shuttle into the earths atmosphere and landing on the earth?"

 

[Xayma]

Ionisation Blackouts- Due to the ionisation of air around the space vechile radio transmission is impossible for a period of time. On the space shuttle this is longer then on the command modules due to the longer landing time.

Heat- Due to friction in the atmosphere a large amount of heat is generated, to counter this either an ablative skin (which melts off) or insulated tiles may be used.

Stopping- To bring the space vechile to rest a method of decelleration must come under affect, this can be achieved by using parachutes, such as in the Soyuz modules, or by landing like a space shuttle (which follows a curved path to counter this)

G-Forces- G-forces must be kept to a minimum to ensure that there is no adverse effects on the space travellers.

Weather- Weather must be taken into account as space vechiles may be struck by lightning or have reduced visibility.

Of course this could have all been achieved with you doing a quick search, but my time means nothing compared to yours.

 

[Old_Sk3wl]

got it in one