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Initial Shuttle external tank flight evaluationThe objective of this paper is to evaluate aerothermal flight measurements made on the Space Shuttle External Tank (ET) during its initial flights. The ETs have been adequately instrumented to measure various quantities during flight including heat transfer, pressure, and structural temperature. The flight data have been compared with mathematical models based on an extensive wind tunnel data base, realistic flowfields, and empirical heat-transfer relationships. An analysis of the results points out the validity of the current aeroheating methodology and existing data base, and identifies problem areas in the methodology as indicated by the flight data.
Document ID
19820048332
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Praharaj, S. C.
(Remtech, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Engel, C. D.
(Rentech, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1982
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 82-0843
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Thermophysics, Fluids, Plasma and Heat Transfer Conference
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: June 7, 1982
End Date: June 11, 1982
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Accession Number
82A31867
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-33373
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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