Longitudinal Control and Footprint Analysis for a Reusable Military Launch Vehicle

Abstract

In this paper, we will examine a configuration for a reusable military launch vehicle (RMLS) concept. This configuration allows for the vehicle to land in an inverted attitude. Such inverted landing improves the turnaround time of the vehicle by reducing the maintenance requirements of the vehicle's thermal protection system. An analysis is performed to examine the impacts by the configuration on stability, control, and footprint for an RMLS configuration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA413829

Entities

People

  • Anhtuan D. Ngo
  • William B. Blake

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems
  • Equations
  • Flight
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Geometry
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Mach Number
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Military Research
  • Reusable Launch Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.