Data Verification Tests of a 0.03-Scale NASA Space Shuttle Launch Vehicle at Mach Numbers from 0.60 to 1.55.

Abstract

A 0.03-scale model of the NASA Space Shuttle Launch Vehicle was tested September 19-20 and September 29-30, 1978, in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel (16T) at free-stream Mach numbers from 0.60 to 1.55, free-stream dynamic pressures from 387 to 658 psf, angles of attack from -8 to 8 deg, angles of sideslip from -6 to 6 deg, and roll angles of 0, 180, 90, and -90 deg with nominal inboard elevon deflections of 10 deg and outboard elevon deflections of 5 deg. The objectives of the test were to determine flow angularity on the standard sting support system (first entry) and high-pitch support system second entry), and to provide data throughout an alpha/beta matrix to establish a data base for the determination of angular corrections to be applied to previously obtained data if such corrections are necessary. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA070442

Entities

People

  • J. A. Black
  • R. E. Graham

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Booster Rocket Engines
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Databases
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Engineering
  • Free Stream
  • Instrumentation
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers