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RCS jet-flow field interaction effects on the aerodynamics of the space shuttle orbiterA study was conducted to determine the external effects caused by operation of the reaction control system during entry of the space shuttle orbiter. The effects of jet plume-external flow interactions were emphasized. Force data were obtained for the basic airframe characteristics plus induced effects when the reaction control system is operating. Resulting control amplification and/or coupling were derived and their effects on the aerodynamic stability and control of the orbiter and the reaction control system thrust were determined.
Document ID
19740004417
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Rausch, J. R. (General Dynamics/Convair San Diego, CA, United States)
Roberge, A. M. (General Dynamics/Convair San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-134068
CASD-NAS-73-020
Report Number: NASA-CR-134068
Report Number: CASD-NAS-73-020
Accession Number
74N12530
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-13012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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