I was trying to find some information about this and I couldn't come up with much.
I know the topic is variable due to objects having different drag coefficients, and different weights. So let me be at least a little specific.
So pretend we have a Meteorite That weighs 165,000lbs(The weight of the space shuttle), It is Spherical, and is composed of a substance that will not burn up in the earths atmosphere. The meteor is traveling at 17,500 mph before it hits earths atmosphere. After coming in contact with Earth's atmosphere at what rate in mph does the Meteorite decelerate due to Drag. Could be in MPH Decrease per second, per minute, per hour, whatever fits the model.
It doesn't have to be a super exact answer I am just looking for an average that is close enough to reality that I can remember.
I would use the Space Shuttle itself, But I understand the space shuttle does use some Aerodynamics to slightly reduce drag(even though they call it the flying brick.) And also gain some Uplift from the wings which would also skew the results. As well as Air brakes to increase drag, and Eventually using a parachute to increase drag even further toward the end.
I figured if anyone had easy access to such information it would be NASA =)
Submitted November 18, 2016 at 01:36AM by Sherwood16 http://ift.tt/2g2xYEc
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