Orbit Transfer Vehicle Engine Study. Volume 2

Abstract

The objective of the Orbit Transfer Vehicle (OTV) engine study was to provide para. metric performance, engine programmatic, and cost data on the complete propulsive spectrum that is available for a variety of high energy, space maneuvering missions. The OTV is planned as a high performance propulsive stage which can be used, in conjunction with the Space Shuttle, to deliver/support large payloads/platforms to geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) and other orbits beyond low earth orbit (LEO). Its role is similar to that of the "full capability" Space Tug defined in 1974 with the primary, primary difference that the OTV will eventually be man%rated. This engine study was conducted to satisfy a set of technical requirements derived around the OTV system to provide both engine system parametric data and preliminary engine designs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1990
Accession Number
ADA351538

Entities

Organizations

  • Pratt & Whitney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Engine Components
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition Systems
  • Performance Tests
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris