Single-Stage Earth-Orbital Reusable Vehicle Space Shuttle Feasibility Study. Volume 2: Aerodynamic Model Testing

This volume is one of a 6-volume final report of the Study of a Single-stage Earth-orbital Reusable Vehicle (SERV). The study was conducted by the Chrysler Corporation Space Division (CCSD) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center under Contract NAS8-26341. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the potential of SERV as the boost element of a candidate space transportation system. To establish the SERV potential, five key technical areas affecting concept feasibility were identified for examination: engine performance, aerodynamic characteristics, thermal protection, subsystem weights, and the landing method. The results of analyses are published in a final reporting consisting of the following six volumes:

Volume 1 Summary
Volume 2 Aerodynamic Model Testing
Volume 3 Concept Evaluation
Volume 4 Vehicle Definition
Volume 5 Operations Definition
Volume 6 Resources