Low Cost Flight Test Capabilities Study.

Abstract

The feasibility of obtaining low cost flight data relevant to Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) reentry problems has been investigated. Multiple subscale payloads launched from booster systems composed primarily of surplus Minuteman I or Spartan hardware are shown to satisfy that objective. Computed simulations of ICBM flight conditions achievable through subscale testing are presented for a wide range of subscale reentry vehicle conditions and potential flight test objectives. An example of a low cost flight test program is presented in terms of booster systems, compatible ranges, flight test vehicle designs, experiment definitions, and program costs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 19, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024421

Entities

People

  • John P. Crenshaw

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Guided Missiles
  • Guided Weapons
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Reentry Vehicles
  • Simulations
  • Test Vehicles
  • Vehicle Design
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Rocket Propulsion.