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Space shuttle orbiter trimmed center-of-gravity extension study
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Phillips, W. P. Scallion, W. I. |
| Copyright Year | 1985 |
| Description | Aerodynamic, heat transfer, and system design studies to determine removable modifications for the Space Shuttle orbiter that would extend its forward center-of-gravity triom capability are summarized. Wind-tunnel tests were conducted at Mach numbers ranging from 0.25 to 20.3 to determine the most effective aerodynamic modifications. Heat transfer and system design studies determined the impact of the modifications on the thermal protection system and structural weight of the vehicle. The most effective modifications were in-fillet canards or a forward extension of the existing forward wing fillet. |
| File Size | 2946995 |
| Page Count | 51 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19850010693 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t13n71m0p |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1985-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles Thermal Protection Aerodynamic Configurations Fillets Canard Configurations Center of Gravity Aerodynamic Heating Retrofitting Wind Tunnel Tests Design Analysis Space Shuttle Orbiters Heat Transfer Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
