The edge of space: Revisiting the Karman Line
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Complete Citation
- McDowell, Jonathan C. 2018. "The edge of space: Revisiting the Karman Line." Acta Astronautica, 151 668–677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.07.003.
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Abstract
- In this paper I revisit proposed definitions of the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space, considering orbital and suborbital trajectories used by space vehicles. In particular, I investigate the inner edge of outer space from historical, physical and technological viewpoints and propose 80 km as a more appropriate boundary than the currently popular 100 km Von Kármán line.
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- 2018
