JSC reduced gravity program and 1992 highlightsA review is presented of the aircraft parabolic flight program in the U.S. including the USAF and NASA participation from 1957 to the present. The parabolic flight profile to achieve microgravity levels and intermediate g-levels is discussed. The NASA reduced gravity aircraft is described including the service provisions for this reimbursable project.
Document ID
19930039308
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Williams, R. K. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Billica, L. W. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0572
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit