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Because Mars has an atmosphere, and when the landing vehicle enters and passes through the atmosphere at an extremely high rate of speed, the pressure and friction on the leading face of the vehicle creates a great deal of heat. That's where a heat shield is required to protect the vehicle.
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Olympus mons on mars is an extinct shield volcano?
yes. it is an extinct shield volcano which is the result of lava flowing out over a long period.
What does the heat shield do on the command module?
As the module reenters earth's atmosphere the leading edge where the heat sheid is located gets very hot, red hot in fact. The ehat shield keeps the heat from penetrating the module to protect the electronic gear and passengers from the extreme heat. If the heat shield were not used the module would literally melt on reentry.
What problems will astronaut find on mars if they go there?
There is no water on mars or sun light and heat
Surface of Mars?
The surface of mars is 68 degrees in summer and -220degrees in the winter it does not get much heat.
Why does a spacecraft need a heat shield to return to earth?
The speed of reentry combined with air friction creates a massive amount of heat at the point of entry. Heat shielding allows the craft to survive the high temperatures intact, but even a small defect in shielding can be catastrophic.
Heat shield vs no heat shield?
i would need to know which shield ur talking about before i can give a professional opinion.
Do you need a heat shield?
Most likely, yes. If there was a heat shield, and your debating either removing it or not replacing it... please DO replace it.
What does Mars-God of War shield look like?
Though there is no physical description of the sacred shield that Mars dropped from the heavens it can be assumed that it was stylized with a woodpecker and a wolf. These two animals were sacred to Mars and were often depicted with Mars.
Why do Grand Cherokee smoke with flowmasters?
because you need a heat shield to keep it from smoking.
How much would it cost to fix the heat shield on your car?
Which heat shield? There are several.
What is a battery heat shield?
it a battery with a shield around it
In Supersonic flights molecules break apart and react chemically?
heat shield
What if your responsibility as a leader is to heat shield your subordinates You do this by?
Your responsibility as a leader is to "heat shield" your subordinates. You do this by all of the above
What is heat shield on catalytic converter?
A heat shield deflects the heat given off the catalytic converter from over heating surrounding parts or panels.
What size socket do i use to replace spark plugs on a 2000 ram 2500 4wd with a 360 magnum motor. do the heat shields need to be removed.and if so how?
Heat shield do not need removed, use a 3/4 inch spark plug socket. If the socket will not go on the plug, there is probably something inside the heat shield preventing it.
What does a heat shield do on a spacecraft?
A heat shield on a space craft protects the craft from burning up or malfunctioning from over heating.
What does the heat shield do?
Their usually function is to slow the transfer of heat.
