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Flow field description of the Space Shuttle Vernier reaction control system exhaust plumesThe flow field for the Vernier Reaction Control System (VRCS) jets of the Space Shuttle Orbiter has been calculated from the nozzle throat to the far-field region. The calculations involved the use of recently improved rocket engine nozzle/plume codes. The flow field is discussed, and a brief overview of the calculation techniques is presented. In addition, a proposed on-orbit plume measurement experiment, designed to improve future estimations of the Vernier flow field, is addressed.
Document ID
19870055836
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cerimele, Mary P.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Alred, John W.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1987
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 87-1606
Accession Number
87A43110
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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