Flow-Field Measurements in the Windward Surface Shock Layer of Space Shuttle Orbiter Configurations at Mach Number 8

Abstract

Pitot pressure and total-temperature measurements were made in the windward surface shock layer of two 0.0175-scale space shuttle orbiter models at simulated re-entry conditions. Corresponding surface static pressure measurements were also made. Flow properties at the edge of the model boundary layer were derived from these measurements and compared with values calculated using conventional methods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012875

Entities

People

  • L. D. Carter
  • W. R. Martindale

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Data Reduction
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Plasma Opening Switches
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Space Shuttles
  • Static Pressure
  • Three Dimensional
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster