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I have heard of a lifting reentry that is used for lessening the deceleration on reentry. Can anyone explain how this works?
Hallion, Richard P. The Path to the Space Shuttle: The Evolution of Lifting Reentry Technology. Edwards AFB, CA: Air Force Flight Test Center History Office, 1983. An outstanding monograph by one of the leading historians of aviation technology, this study emphasizes the evolution of technology toward the development of a reusable spacecraft . It describes the evolution of the reusable spacecraft concept, emphasizing the work of Eugen Sanger, lifting body studies, and the technological breakthroughs that allowed the Shuttle to be built.
Hallion, Richard P. "The Path to Space Shuttle: The Evolution of Lifting Reentry Technology." Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. 30 (December 1983): 523-41. This is a shortened version of Hallion's 1983 monograph by the same title. It describes and shows the evolution of the reusable spacecraft concept, emphasizing the work of Eugen Sanger, the lifting body studies, and the technological breakthroughs that allowed the Shuttle to be built. It is an especially important article because it shows how the technological problems solved in one program were incorporated into the beginnings of the next attempt.
Hallion, Richard P. "The Space Shuttle's Family Tree." Air & Space. April-May 1991, pp. 44-46. This short article, taken from Hallion's discussion of the early history of the Shuttle published in The Hypersonic Revolution, deals with hundreds of paper studies, experiments, and a handful of aircraft that actually flew and were the antecedents of the Shuttle. It traces the general design of the Shuttle from lifting body technology to the actual configuration that was built and launched in 1981.
Lifting reentry is a type of reentry trajectory where a spacecraft uses its aerodynamic lift to control its descent and reduce the deceleration forces experienced during reentry.
Lifting reentry utilizes the spacecraft's aerodynamic lift to create a shallower descent angle, which reduces the deceleration forces experienced during reentry. This allows for a smoother and less stressful reentry for both the spacecraft and its occupants.
The main advantage of lifting reentry is that it reduces the deceleration forces experienced by the spacecraft and its occupants. This can help prevent damage to the spacecraft and reduce the risk of injury to the occupants. Additionally, lifting reentry allows for more precise landing capabilities compared to other reentry methods.
The effectiveness of lifting reentry can be affected by various factors such as the spacecraft's shape and size, its angle of attack, the density of the atmosphere, and the speed and direction of the spacecraft. These factors can impact the amount of lift generated and the resulting trajectory of the spacecraft during reentry.
While lifting reentry offers many advantages, there are also some drawbacks to consider. One potential drawback is that it requires a larger and more complex spacecraft design to incorporate the necessary aerodynamic lift capabilities. Additionally, the trajectory during lifting reentry can be more difficult to predict and control compared to other reentry methods.