Sounding Rocket Delta Velocity System.
Abstract
A sounding rocket tumble system to enhance deceleration and redirect the flight path angle of a vehicle can be an effective means of accomplishing large spacial separation between a separated payload and the spent final stage rocket motor. The design and implementation of two such systems, for 9-in. - and 17-in. -diam payloads, is presented. Flight test results show that separation distances between payload and vehicle in the order of 10 percent of vehicle apogee can be achieved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 08, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA034435
Entities
People
- Edward F. Mckenna
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory