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Space Shuttle nozzle reviewTwo Space Shuttle solid propellant rocket motor (SRM) nozzles have been tested, both successfully. This paper summarizes the results of these tests. The SRM nozzle was designed and fabricated at the Wasatch Division of Thiokol Corporation. It is over 13 ft. long, has a 54.43 in. initial throat diameter, and weighs over 11 tons. A flex bearing is employed for thrust vector control. Design and acceptance testing summaries are presented, along with the post-test results, erosion and actuation data.
Document ID
19780059607
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Canfield, A. (Thiokol Corp. Brigham City, UT, United States)
Anderson, E. (Thiokol Corp. Brigham City, UT, United States)
Nichols, G. (Thiokol Corp. Brigham City, Utah, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1978
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 78-951
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 78-951
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Country: US
Start Date: July 25, 1978
End Date: July 27, 1978
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
78A43516
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-30490
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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