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An Overview of an Experimental Demonstration Aerotow ProgramAn overview of an experimental demonstration of aerotowing a delta-wing airplane with low-aspect ratio and relatively high wing loading is presented. Aerotowing of future space launch configurations is a new concept, and the objective of the work described herein is to demonstrate the aerotow operation using an airplane configuration similar to conceptual space launch vehicles. Background information on the use of aerotow for a space launch vehicle is presented, and the aerotow system used in this demonstration is described. The ground tests, analytical studies, and flight planning used to predict system behavior and to enhance flight safety are detailed. The instrumentation suite and flight test maneuvers flown are discussed, preliminary performance is assessed, and flight test results are compared with the preflight predictions.
Document ID
19980223919
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Murray, James E. (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA United States)
Bowers, Albion H. (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA United States)
Lokos, William A. (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA United States)
Peters, Todd L. (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA United States)
Gera, Joseph (Analytical Services and Materials, Inc. Edwards, CA United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1998
Publication Information
Publisher: NASA
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
H-2279
NAS 1.15:206566
NASA/TM-1998-206566
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 242-33-02-00-25
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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