Wind Tunnel Fluctuating Pressure Tests on a 10 Percent Scale Model of the Gemini B Spacecraft at Ames Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel.

Abstract

A 10 percent scale model of the Gemini B reentry module and adapter was tested in conjunction with the Laboratory Vehicle. The test encompassed a Mach number range of 0.6 through 2.4, an angle-of-attack range -6 through 6 degrees and an angle-of-sideslip range -4 through 10 degrees. The purpose of the test was to obtain wideband buffeting pressure data needed to perform structural response analyses of the Gemini B adapter and laboratory unpressurized forward skirt. Model fluctuating pressure, schlieren, and tunnel pressure data were recorded. Overall model sound pressure levels (RMS) and tunnel conditions are tabulated in the report for each data point taken. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 13, 1967
Accession Number
AD0856895

Entities

People

  • J. E. Gregoire

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buffeting
  • Dynamic Response
  • Mach Number
  • Models
  • Motion
  • Physical Properties
  • Scale Models
  • Sideslip
  • Sound Pressure
  • Spacecraft
  • Structural Response
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

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