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The George C. Marshal! Space Flight Center's 14x14-1nch Trisonic Wind Tunnel" A Historical PerspectiveA history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C. Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) 14 x 14-Inch Trisonic Wind Tunnel is presented. Its early and continuing role in the United States space program is shown through highlights of the tunnel's history and the major programs tested in the tunnel over the past 40 years. The 14-Inch Tunnel has its beginning with the Army in the late 1950's under the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA). Such programs as the Redstone, Jupiter, Pershing, and early Saturn were tested in the 14-Inch Tunnel in the late 1950's. America's first launch vehicle, the Jupiter C, was designed and developed using the 14-Inch Wind Tunnel. Under NASA, the 14-Inch Wind Tunnel has made large contributions to the Saturn, Space Transportation System, and future launch vehicle programs such as Shuttle-C and the National Launch System. A technical description of the tunnel is presented for background information on the type and capabilities of the 14-Inch Wind Tunnel. The report concludes in stating: the 14-Inch Wind Tunnel as in speed of sound; transonic, at or near the speed of sound the past, will continue to play a large but unseen role in he development of America's space program.
Document ID
19960045211
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
A. Springer
(Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 10, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: 32nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Issue Publication Date: August 22, 2012
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-111606
AIAA 94-0539
Meeting Information
Meeting: 32nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Location: Reno, NV
Country: US
Start Date: January 10, 1994
End Date: January 13, 1994
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
96N72490
Distribution Limits
Public
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