Precision Loss Analysis and Its Solution in Calculation of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Reentry Plasma Sheath

Authors

  • Xuyang Chen School of Aerospace Science and Technology Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710071, China
  • Fangfang Shen School of Aerospace Science and Technology Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710071, China
  • Yanming Liu School of Aerospace Science and Technology Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710071, China
  • Wei Ai Science and Technology on Space Physics Laboratory China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, Beijing 100076, China
  • Xiaoping Li School of Aerospace Science and Technology Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710071, China

Keywords:

Controllable precision, EM wave propagation, numerical calculation, precision loss, reentry plasma sheath

Abstract

In this paper, the precision loss problem in calculation of EM wave propagation in the extreme reentry plasma sheath environment is analyzed. Furthermore, we propose a numerical calculation method with controllable precision to deal with this problem. The simulation results show the effect of computational precision loss on EM wave propagation in reentry plasma sheath and also illustrate the validity of the controllable precision calculation method.

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Published

2021-07-25

How to Cite

[1]
Xuyang Chen, Fangfang Shen, Yanming Liu, Wei Ai, and Xiaoping Li, “Precision Loss Analysis and Its Solution in Calculation of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Reentry Plasma Sheath”, ACES Journal, vol. 33, no. 05, pp. 505–511, Jul. 2021.

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2018: Vol 33 Iss 5

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