Effect of a finite ionization rate on the radiative heating of outer planet atmospheric entry probes

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Atmospheric Entry, Helium Hydrogen Atmospheres, Ionization, Planetary Atmospheres, Radiative Heat Transfer, Electron Energy, Outer Planets Explorers, Plasmas (Physics), Shock Layers, Shock Waves

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The influence of finite rate ionization in the inviscid gas just behind the stagnation shock wave on the radiation heating of probes entering the hydrogen helium atmospere of the major planets was investigated. At the present time, there is disagreement as to whether the radiative flux increases or decreases relative to its equilibrium value when finite rate ionization is considered. Leibowitz and Kuo content that the finite rate ionization in the hydrogen gas just behind the shock wave reduces the radiative flux to the probe, whereas Tiwari and Szema predict that it increases the radiative flux. The radiation modeling used in the calculations of both pairs of these investigators was reviewed. It is concluded that finite rate ionization in the inviscid region of the shock layer should reduce the cold wall radiative heating below the values predicted by equilibrium chemistry assumptions.

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