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Space shuttle vehicle ferry configuration afterbody fairing effects on 140A/B orbiter aerodynamic characteristics using an .0405 scale model orbiter (43-0) in the Rockwell International 7.75 x 11 ft low speed wind tunnel (OA123)The primary test objectives were to define ferry configuration afterbody fairing effects on orbiter stability and control characteristics and to substantiate wind tunnel results. Parametric variations consisted entirely of testing different afterbody fairing contours in an effort to improve both the orbiter drag levels and lateral-directional control characteristics. The three afterbody contours that were tested consisted of the Boeing TC3 beavertail, the new Rockwell-Boeing TC4 fairing, and a modification of an existing short bumblebee fairing redesignated TC6.
Document ID
19750013276
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Mennell, R. C. (Rockwell Intern. Los Angeles, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
DMS-DR-2202
NASA-CR-141526
Accession Number
75N21348
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-13247
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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