UAH > Math > Math Club > Luncheon Talk 3/1/2001

On the Motion of Objects Entering the Atmosphere


Mark Rutledge and Cindy Wells

March 1, 2001 
12:45 PM (lunch for $2)
Madison Hall 309

Introduction of two very important differential equations:

dv / dt = G
dv / dt + Gp V * V / 2B

Governing the motion of an object returning from outside the atmosphere. Two examples of "open problems" related to these equations are introduced. Emphasis is placed on presenting the material in such a way that only the calculus series is necessary for understanding