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Wind tunnel testing and researchThe topics covered include the following: a test of a Space Shuttle model with various base enhancements intended to help reduce the drag of the Shuttle in the landing configuration; further tests conducted using a Shuttle model to explore base drag improvement techniques; testing of parafoils having different airfoil shapes and line lengths; a study of ground effects on a Shuttle model; and three dimensional velocity profiles in the wake aft of the Space Shuttle were determined to study the effects of wake velocities on the Orbiter drag chute.
Document ID
19940024549
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Nicks, Oran W. (Texas A&M Univ. College Station, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 15, 1993
Subject Category
Research And Support Facilities (Air)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-188273
NAS 1.26:188273
Report Number: NASA-CR-188273
Report Number: NAS 1.26:188273
Accession Number
94N29052
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-18261
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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