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Aerodynamic studies of delta-wing shuttle orbiters. Part 1: Low speedNumerous wind tunnel tests conducted on the evolving delta-wing orbiters have generated a fairly large aerodynamic data base over the entire entry operation range of these vehicles. A limited assessment is made of some of the aerodynamics of the current HO type orbiters, and several specific problem areas selected from the broad data base are discussed. These include, from a subsonic viewpoint, discussions of trim drag effect; effects of the installation of main rocket engine nozzles, OMS and RCS packages, Reynolds number effects, lateral-directional stability characteristics, and landing characteristics.
Document ID
19720013224
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
D. C., Jr. Freeman (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia)
J. C. Ellison (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Virginia)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 15, 1971
Publication Information
Publication: Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-2508
L-8136-VOL-3
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Technol. Conf., vol. 3
Location: Nasa Ames Research Center
Country: US
Start Date: December 15, 1971
End Date: December 16, 1971
Accession Number
72N20874
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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