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The results of studies to determine the impact of far-aft center-of-gravity locations on the design of a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle systemAft center-of-gravity locations dictated by the large number of rocket engines required has been a continuing problem of single-stage-to-orbit vehicles. Recent work at Langley has demonstrated that these aft center-of-gravity problems become more pronounced for the proposed heavy-lift mission, creating some unique design problems for both the SSTO and staged vehicle systems. During the course of this study, an effort was made to bring together automated vehicle design, wind-tunnel tests, and flight control analyses to assess the impact of longitudinal and lateral-directional instability, and control philosophy on entry vehicle design technology.
Document ID
19790050711
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Freeman, D. C., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Powell, R. W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Space Systems Div., Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0892
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems
Location: Hampton, VA
Start Date: May 8, 1979
End Date: May 10, 1979
Accession Number
79A34724
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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