Development of X-33/X-34 Aerothermodynamic Data Bases: Lessons Learned and Future Enhancements

Abstract

A synoptic of programmatic and technical lessons learned in the development of aerothermodynamic data bases for the X-33 and X-34 programs is presented in general terms and from the perspective of the NASA Langley Research Center Aerothermodynamics Branch. Aerothermodynamics, defined herein as encompassing aerodynamics, aeroheating, and fluid dynamics and physical processes, is the genesis for the design, development, and flight of space transportation vehicles and is in the critical path to success for such vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010527

Entities

People

  • C. G. Miller

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Boundary Layer
  • Boundary Layer Transition
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Data Transmission
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Space