HIGH TEMPERATURE INVESTIGATION OF VARIOUS CREW ESCAPE CONCEPTS FOR THE REENTRY FLIGHT REGIME

Abstract

This report presents the results of an analysis of escape system separation techniques from a maximum heating re-entry trajectory. Four escape capsule concepts applicable to a lifting type flight vehicle were considered. These are (1) a separable-noise ballistic body; (2) a separablenose lifting body; (3) a pod capsule; (4) a turnaround capsule. The objective of the study was to determine the applicability of these capsules and various thermal protection schemes to providing escape capability from the maximum heating point of a typical lifting re-entry trajectory. The compatibility of escape techniques developed at the maximum heating point with providing escape capability throughout the complete mission profile was also investigated. It was determined that all concepts except the turnaround capsule could provide escape capability throughout the mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0461713

Entities

People

  • C. J. Cohan
  • G. Campbell
  • J. Heathman
  • W. Herman
  • W. Nugent

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Control Surfaces
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamic Heating
  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computer Programs
  • Convection
  • Escape Capsules
  • Escape Systems
  • Explosives
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Lifting Bodies
  • Rocket Engines

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.