Hydrodynamic Stability Evaluation of an 0.088-Scale Solid Rocket Booster Model,
Abstract
The free-floating and towing stability of a 0.088-scale Solid Rocket Booster model was experimentally investigated to determine the feasibility of towing a full-scale rocket booster at sea. Equilibrium attitude and towing behavior were examined at various percentages of internal water-fill, sea states, sea directions, towpoint attachments, and towline lengths. Towline tensions were measured, and pitching, rolling, and yawing motions were monitored. Predicted, full-scale values of average and peak towline tension are presented graphically.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA007477
Entities
People
- John F. Campbell