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Uncertainty Quantification of Planetary Entry Technologies
Progress in Aerospace Sciences
  • Andrew J. Brune
  • Thomas K. West, IV
  • Serhat Hosder, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

The analysis, design, and development of planetary entry technologies rely heavily on computational modeling due to limited ground and flight test data, which simulate the extreme environments encountered by spacecraft during atmospheric entry. In general, these computational models possess uncertainties that may affect the prediction accuracy of the simulations. This makes uncertainty quantification a necessary tool for assessing the accuracy of model predictions and improving the robustness and reliability of entry systems. The objectives of this paper are twofold: to review uncertainty quantification studies applied to the modeling and simulation of planetary entry systems and to demonstrate an efficient uncertainty quantification approach based on stochastic expansions on the multidisciplinary analysis of a Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator configuration for Mars entry. The review of uncertainty quantification studies focuses on flight mechanics, guidance and navigation simulations, aerothermal modeling and prediction, fluid-structure interaction simulations, and thermal protection system response modeling of planetary entry technologies.

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Center for High Performance Computing Research
Keywords and Phrases
  • Fluid-structure interaction,
  • Hypersonic flow,
  • Planetary entry,
  • Sensitivity analysis,
  • Thermal protection system,
  • Uncertainty quantification
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
11-1-2019
Publication Date
01 Nov 2019
Disciplines
Citation Information
Andrew J. Brune, Thomas K. West and Serhat Hosder. "Uncertainty Quantification of Planetary Entry Technologies" Progress in Aerospace Sciences Vol. 111 (2019) ISSN: 0376-0421
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/serhat-hosder/95/