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aero5682
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This is a question about reentry aerodynamics
How are aerodynamic characteristics found? I know that aerodynamic equations are not that accurate, and the best way to do it is by simulation. I also heard that if you want it to be precise, you add corrective factors to the calculations. How do you work out aerodynamic characteristics to make predictions? Do you start with a simulation or whatever you use and then test it, and then add corrective factors to the simulation from the testing, or do you start with testing to work out things like ballistic coefficient and then put that into the simulation, or some other way?
How are aerodynamic characteristics found? I know that aerodynamic equations are not that accurate, and the best way to do it is by simulation. I also heard that if you want it to be precise, you add corrective factors to the calculations. How do you work out aerodynamic characteristics to make predictions? Do you start with a simulation or whatever you use and then test it, and then add corrective factors to the simulation from the testing, or do you start with testing to work out things like ballistic coefficient and then put that into the simulation, or some other way?