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Results of tests in the NASA/LaRC 31-inch CFHT on an 0.010-scale model (32-OT) of the space shuttle configuration 3 to determine the RCS jet flowfield interaction effects on aerodynamic characteristics (IA60/0A105), volume 2Tests were conducted in the NASA Langley Research Center 31-inch continuous flow hypersonic wind tunnel from 14 February to 22 February 1974, to determine RCS jet interaction effect on the hypersonic aerodynamic and stability and control characteristics prior to RTLS abort separation. The model used was an 0.010-scale replica of the space shuttle vehicle configuration 3. Hypersonic stability data were obtained from tests at Mach 10.3 and dynamic pressure of 150 psf for the intergrated orbiter and external tank and the orbiter alone. RCS modes of pitch, yaw, and roll at free flight dynamic pressure simulation of 7, 20, and 50 psf were investigated. The effects of speedbrake, bodyflap, elevon, and aileron deflections were also investigated.
Document ID
19740025202
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Thornton, D. E. (Rockwell Intern. Downey, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-134106
DMS-DR-2137-VOL-2
Accession Number
74N33315
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-13247
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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