Aerophysics of the Hypersonic Air Flow above Surface of Space Vehicle at Altitudes of less than 60 km

This paper studies gas dynamics of reentry spacecraft at relatively low hypersonic speeds using numerical modeling. The investigated part of the trajectory has velocities of v_∞ ≈ 7…1 km/s and altitudes of H = 60…30 km. In this trajectory part the electron density in the compressed layer is very high to block radio signals. The article discusses the prospects of using electromagnetic actuators as aerophysical management techniques of gas flows.

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