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ATMOSPHERE REENTRY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric reentry
1, record 1, English, atmospheric%20reentry
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- atmospheric re-entry 2, record 1, English, atmospheric%20re%2Dentry
correct, noun
- reentry 3, record 1, English, reentry
correct, noun
- re-entry 4, record 1, English, re%2Dentry
correct, noun
- atmosphere reentry 5, record 1, English, atmosphere%20reentry
correct, noun, less frequent
- atmosphere re-entry 6, record 1, English, atmosphere%20re%2Dentry
correct, noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To perform a safe controlled reentry, a spacecraft or aerospace vehicle must be capable of achieving a controlled dissipation of its kinetic and potential energies. The kinetic and potential energy values are determined by the returning object's velocity and altitude at the atmospheric reentry interface. 7, record 1, English, - atmospheric%20reentry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rentrée atmosphérique
1, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rentrée 2, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- rentrée dans l'atmosphère 3, record 1, French, rentr%C3%A9e%20dans%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retour dans l'atmosphère terrestre d'un véhicule spatial. 4, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rentrée atmosphérique contrôlée est un passage obligé pour les vols habités ou la réutilisation de véhicules spatiaux. L'objectif est de contrôler la descente grâce au freinage aérodynamique pour se poser au site d'atterrissage. L'énergie cinétique initiale se dissipe par frottement générant des échauffements très importants. Les charges thermiques et mécaniques le long de la trajectoire dépendent de la stratégie de descente et doivent rester compatibles avec le dimensionnement du véhicule. 5, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
amorcer la rentrée dans l'atmosphère 6, record 1, French, - rentr%C3%A9e%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
- Naves espaciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- reentrada atmosférica
1, record 1, Spanish, reentrada%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- reingreso atmosférico 2, record 1, Spanish, reingreso%20atmosf%C3%A9rico
correct, masculine noun
- reentrada 1, record 1, Spanish, reentrada
correct, feminine noun
- reingreso 2, record 1, Spanish, reingreso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el caso de las naves espaciales, el proceso de reentrada precisa de métodos especiales de protección contra el calentamiento aerodinámico. La parte frontal de la nave experimenta un considerable aumento de temperatura, llegando a ponerse al rojo vivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - reentrada%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
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