Eqn. A2
Six Degrees of Freedom Equations for Space Shuttle Reentry
rc = Distance from center of
Earth to vehicle C.G. (Ft.)
Q = Geodetic Longitude.
F = Geodetic Latitude.
Vr = The Earth's relative
velocity. (Ft./Sec.)
g = Flight path
angle. (Deg.)
Y = Velocity Azimuth
w = Earth's rotation
rate. (Deg./Sec.)
s = Vehicle bank