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Investigation of space shuttle orbiter subsonic stability and control characteristics in the NAAL low speed wind tunnel (OA62B), volume 2Experimental aerodynamic investigations were conducted on a sting-mounted 0.0405 scale representation of the 140A/B space shuttle orbiter in a 7.75 ft by 11 ft low speed wind tunnel during the period from November 14, 1973 to December 6, 1973. Establishment of basic longitudinal stability characteristics in and out of ground effect, and the establishment of lateral-directional stability characteristics in free air were the primary test objectives. The following effects and configurations were tested: (1) two dual podded nacelle configurations; (2) stability and control characteristics at nominal elevon deflections, rudder deflections, airleron deflections, rudder flare angles, and body flap deflections; (3) effects of various elevon and elevon/fuselage gaps on longitudinal stability and control; (4) pressures on the vertical tail at spanwise stations using pressure bugs; (5) aerodynamic force and moment data measured in the stability axis system by an internally mounted, six-component strain gage balance. For Vol. 1, see N74-32324.
Document ID
19740025195
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Mennell, R. (Rockwell Intern. Corp. Los Angeles., United States)
Hughes, T. (Rockwell Intern. Corp. Los Angeles., United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
DMS-DR-2104-VOL-2
NASA-CR-134113
Accession Number
74N33308
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-13247
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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