A Review Of Rate Constants Of Selected Reactions Of Interest In Re Entry Flow Fields In The Atmosphere

The major reactions normally encountered in flow field-re-entry calculations for the oxygen nitrogen system are reviewed and a rate constant value for each reaction is recommended. Collisional ionization processes, charge exchange reactions and attachment-detachment reactions are included. In all, over twenty forward and reverse reactions are reviewed. Additionally, a large number of rate constant values for reactions which also effect flow field calculations are given.