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Forward Skirt Structural Testing on the Space Launch System (SLS) ProgramStructural testing was performed to evaluate heritage forward skirts from the Space Shuttle program for use on the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) program. Testing was needed because SLS ascent loads are 35% higher than Space Shuttle loads. Objectives of testing were to determine margins of safety, demonstrate reliability, and validate analytical models. Testing combined with analysis was able to show heritage forward skirts were acceptable to use on the SLS program.
Document ID
20160001832
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lohrer, J. D.
(Orbital ATK, Inc. Promontory, UT, United States)
Wright, R. D.
(Orbital ATK, Inc. Promontory, UT, United States)
Date Acquired
February 16, 2016
Publication Date
January 4, 2016
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
M16-4957
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA SciTech 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 4, 2016
End Date: January 8, 2016
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM07AA75C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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