ATHENA H Aerodynamic Data Summary

Abstract

This document presents aerodynamic characteristics for the ATHENA H reentry research vehicle. Data presented herein include longitudinal, lateral and directional stability characteristics and normal, side, and axial force characteristics as a function of Mach number, for the complete vehicle and expended stages. Also presented herein are aerodynamic loads on the vehicle appendage and external pressures on the major and minor vehicle components. This information is presented in tabular and graphical form throughout the range of vehicle flight attitude and trajectories to be experienced by ATHENA H.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0869250

Entities

People

  • Gerald M. Petak
  • John W. Mcclymonds
  • Raymond J. Hauser
  • Richard L. Benton
  • Vyto J. Baipsys

Organizations

  • ARCO

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Boundaries
  • Corporations
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Free Stream
  • Geometry
  • Heat Shields
  • Leading Edges
  • Load Distribution
  • Mach Number
  • Models
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Standards
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology