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velocity of incandecense vs atmosphere density
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- Subject: velocity of incandecense vs atmosphere density
- From: "T. H. S." <howard@teleport.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 00:07:18 -0700
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Hello all,
As long as the list is relatively quiet, I have a two part question that
I am curious about. The recent loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter got me to
thinking, is the Martion atmosphere dense enough to cause incoming objects,
(rocks, multi-million dollar satelites, etc) to actually burn(incandense)?
Wouldn't it take a higher entry speed in a thinner atmosphere? What part
does oxygen content play? As a welder, I know that once you start a cut with
a oxy/acetylene torch you can turn off the acetylene and actually burn the
steel simply by blowing oxygen on it.
Just curious,
howard
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