re: 3D shape of glow region

Space/Science » in reply to 3D shape of glow region

Doug Ellison — 12/11/2006 9:05:21 AM (archived)

Quite agree - I think Dan Maas's animation of a Delta II launch for the MER Mission has that 'curve cone' effect down perfectly. With some Delta II lauches you can actually watch the cone grow as the vehicle gets higher and higher into the thinner atmosphere.

Doug

The whole thread (12 posts)

Well since no one else has posted, they are in orbit with a spectacular nighttime launch. (n/t) - Delbert - 12/10/2006 2:11:35 AM
- re:Unusual pictures - Raoul - 12/10/2006 9:34:52 AM
  - "Ring of fire" -- angry oxygen atoms? - JimO - 12/10/2006 4:18:03 PM
    - 3D shape of glow region - JimO - 12/11/2006 5:51:44 AM
      - re: 3D shape of glow region - Doug Ellison - 12/11/2006 9:05:21 AM
    - Will you accept speculation? - R.L. - 12/10/2006 7:03:09 PM
      - Oh.. and also - R.L. - 12/10/2006 7:04:57 PM
        
        ionized O and N, like a planetary nebula? (n/t) - ER - 12/11/2006 12:15:41 AM
        
        yes, with some differences... - R.L. - 12/11/2006 12:22:20 AM
        
        I think you've got it. - TB - 12/10/2006 10:33:48 PM
        
        Friction effects could play a part too... but it seems (as JimO said) to be dependent on the engines... - R.L. - 12/11/2006 12:30:20 AM
- Best wishes for a safe & successful mission (n/t) - Daniel - 12/10/2006 6:15:01 AM

Recent posts

On this day in Space/Science

The whole thread (12 posts)