Acceleration and Control Maneuvers Test on Centaur Attitude Control System,

Abstract

The objectives to the tests performed were the following: to verify that Centaur accelerations in space have been duplicated on the coast phase test stand; to determine the engine decay impulses to give the differences between actual and engine commanded changes in velocity; and to define the autopilot switching lines from the recovery maneuvers. Records were also taken of the test stand operating conditions, pressures, temperatures, and propellant consumption. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 1961
Accession Number
AD0843414

Entities

People

  • C. Finn
  • P. A. House

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Automatic Pilots
  • Control Systems
  • Entry Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Maneuvers
  • Propellants
  • Recovery
  • Switching
  • Test Stands

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers