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% Compute aerodynamic heating.
This is a flat plate model.
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Form:
qDot = RHSAerodynamicHeating( d )
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Inputs
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d (1,1) Data structure
.rho (1,1) Density (kg/m^3)
.v (1,1) Velocity (m/s)
.s (1,1) Surface area (m^2)
.cH (1,1) Heat transfer coefficient
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Outputs
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qDot (1,1) Heating rate
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Reference: http://worldofaerospace.googlepages.com/Calculate-
Aerodynamic-Heating-Rate.htm
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