On the relationship between wind profiles and the STS ascent structural loadsThe response of STS ascent structural load indicators to the wind profile is analyzed. The load indicator values versus Mach numbers are calculated with algorithms using trajectory information. The ascent load minimum margin concept is used to show that the detailed wind profile structure measured by the Jimsphere wind system is not needed to assess the STS rigid body structural wind loads.
Document ID
19890038177
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Smith, Orvel E. (Computer Sciences Corp. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Adelfang, Stanley I. (Computer Sciences Corp. Applied Technology Div., Huntsville, AL, United States)
Whitehead, Douglas S. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)