This work shows the development and verification of a model for the simulation of an atmospheric entry on Titan in non-equilibrium conditions. Park’s and Nelson’s multi-temperature approaches are tested on a literature test case for a neutral mixture and Park’s model is also verified for a charged mixture to evaluate the effects of ionization. Finally, a state-to-state model is used for further verification on the neutral mixture.
Non-Equilibrium Thermochemical Models for the Characterization of Titan Atmospheric Entry Under Hypersonic Conditions / Narracci, A., Bonelli, F., Ninni, D., Colonna, G., Laricchiuta, A., Pascazio, G.. - 69:(2026), pp. 1283-1286. (10th CEAS Aerospace Europe Conference and 28th AIDAA International Congress, 2025 ita 2025) [10.21741/9781644904251-222].
Non-Equilibrium Thermochemical Models for the Characterization of Titan Atmospheric Entry Under Hypersonic Conditions
NARRACCI, Antonio
;BONELLI, Francesco;NINNI, Davide;PASCAZIO, Giuseppe
2026
Abstract
This work shows the development and verification of a model for the simulation of an atmospheric entry on Titan in non-equilibrium conditions. Park’s and Nelson’s multi-temperature approaches are tested on a literature test case for a neutral mixture and Park’s model is also verified for a charged mixture to evaluate the effects of ionization. Finally, a state-to-state model is used for further verification on the neutral mixture.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
