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Interpolation of V-Gamma Map Failure Data for Use with LAPS
This document outlines the approach used for interpolation of a dataset provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) which contains failure predictions of the Mars 2020 entry vehicle (EV). JPL used Navier-Stokes simulations to predict the failure altitude of the EV, along with a corresponding velocity and flight path angle at failure. These simulations were executed for several initial trajectory points in the entry envelope (the V-Gamma map).