Performance enhancement of existing two-stage sounding rocket vehicles through the use of tandem booster systemsThe three-stage Taurus-Nike-Tomahawk launch vehicle is being considered for performance enhancement of the existing Taurus-Tomahawk flight system. In addition, performance enhancement of other existing two-stage launch vehicles is being considered through the use of tandem booster systems. Aeroballistic characteristics of the proposed Taurus-Nike-Tomahawk vehicle are presented, as are overall performance capabilities of other potential three-stage flight systems.
Document ID
19820064516
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Flores, C. C. (NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Gurkin, L. W. (NASA Wallops Flight Center Sounding Rocket and Balloon Projects Branch, Wallops Island, VA, United States)