Low density aerothermodynamics studies performed by means of the tethered satellite systemLow density gas flow modeling and current ground wind-tunnel technologies are not presently able to produce fully reliable data concerning low density flow regimes. In order to answer some of these issues, the Shuttle Continuous Open Wind Tunnel (SCOWT) program has been proposed, which makes use of the tethered satellite system (TSS). SCOWT's objective is to investigate the energy and momentum transfer between the tethered satellite and its environmental medium within the range of the thermofluid-dynamic conditions experienced by TSS during its atmospheric flights. The feasibility and capability of SCOWT to perform low density aerothermodynamics studies are investigated. Some of the results, obtained by means of a tether simulation program, and the instrumentation and TSS design main requirements to meet SCOWT objectives are described.
Document ID
19880029632
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Carlomagno, Giovanni M. (Naples Univ. Italy)
De Luca, Luigi (Napoli, Universita Naples, Italy)
Siemers, Paul M. (Naples Univ. Italy)
Wood, George M., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics