STRUCTURAL DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR VARIABLE-GEOMETRY LIFTING SURFACES OF REENTRY VEHICLES.
Abstract
An investigation and theoretical analysis was conducted to determine structural design concepts for variable geometry lifting surfaces for improving low speed performance and maneuverability of re-entry vehicles. Various lifting surface concepts were considered for three representative vehicles. These vehicles were the M22-f, SORTIE, and SID-1. The lifting surface concepts considered for these vehicles were evaluated and based on aerothermal and structural considerations, the concept most applicable to each vehicle was selected for further analysis and design. As a result of the detailed study of the three selected configurations, weight and volume penalties associated with the application of variable geometry to the re-entry vehicles were determined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0801963
Entities
People
- M. A. Price
- Nelson G. Gordy
- Robert M. Wright Jr.