FLIGHT DYNAMIC LOAD ANALYSIS OF THE ATLAS/CENTAUR BETA CONFIGURATION,

Abstract

This report presents the results of an analytical investigation of the lengthened (beta) Atlas/Centaur primary airframe structural integrity. The scope of the presentation includes: (1) description of the analysis and control performance of the booster phase load relief autopilot, (2) description of the design criteria and resulting design loads, (3) a stress analysis demonstrating the ability of the lengthened Centaur and the Atlas airframe to support the design loads. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 08, 1961
Accession Number
AD0829057

Entities

People

  • C. P. Kelly Jr

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Airframes
  • Automatic Pilots
  • Design Criteria
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Physical Properties
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stresses
  • Structural Integrity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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