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  • SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE  (547)
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  • 1
    Publication Date: 2006-01-12
    Description: Results are presented to illustrate the application of established procedures of linear, quadratic, Gaussian optimal estimation and control to a spacecraft with dynamically significant elastic appendages. Interpretations are provided in both time domain and frequency domain, and conclusions are drawn for a wide class of problems of flexible spacecraft attitude control.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: ESA Dyn. and Control of Non-rigid Space Vehicles; 5 p
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    Publication Date: 2011-08-17
    Description: This paper presents a theoretical study of the gasdynamic behavior of the system used to vent methane gas from an open-cycle cryogenic cooler carried on the Nimbus F satellite. The flow of this gas from the cryogen tank to the vent-line exit takes place at very low Reynolds number, and is strongly affected by variations in the tube cross-sectional area, substantial heat addition, and important frictional effects. All three of these factors play a role in determining the choking mass flow. Finite-difference calculations are used to establish the mass flow rates for a range of cryogen temperatures. Finite-difference calculations are also used to determine the flowfield in the plume that results when the vented gas exits from the spacecraft. The momentum-flux distributions within the plume are then used to estimate the torques applied to the spacecraft when the plume impinges on several surfaces near the exit point. These torque estimates compare favorably with flight data.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets; 13; Dec. 197
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  • 3
    Publication Date: 2011-08-16
    Description: Assuming Space Shuttle technology to be state-of-the-art, projected technological advances to improve the capabilities of single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) derivatives are examined. An increase of about 30% in payload performance can be expected from upgrading the present Shuttle system through weight and drag reductions and improvements in the propellants and engines. The ODINEX (Optimal Design Integration Executive Computer Program) program has been used to explore design options. An advanced technology SSTO baseline system derived from ODINEX analysis has a conventional wing-body configuration using LOX/LH engines, three with two-position nozzles with expansion ratios of 40 and 200 and four with fixed nozzles with an expansion ratio of 40. Two assisted-takeoff approaches are under consideration in addition to a concept in which the orbital vehicle takes off empty using airbreathing propulsion and carries out a rendezvous with two large cryogenic tankers carrying propellant at an altitude of 6100 m. Further approaches under examination for propulsion, aerothermodynamic design, and design integration are described.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: Astronautics and Aeronautics; 14; Sept
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    Publication Date: 2011-08-17
    Description: The CMOS Radiation Effects Measurement (CREM) experiment is presently being flown on the Explorer-55, to evaluate device performance in the actual space radiation environment and to correlate the respective measurements to on-the-ground laboratory irradiation results. The experiment contains an assembly of CMOS and P-MOS devices shielded in front over 2 pi steradian by flat slabs of aluminum of 40, 80, 150, and 300 mils (1.02, 2.04, 3.81, and 7.62 mm) thicknesses, and by a practically infinite shield in the back. Initial results from the CREM experiment are reported. Predictions of radiation damage to CMOS devices are based on standard environment models and computational techniques. Measured space damage is smaller than predicted by about a factor of 2-3 for thin shields but agrees well with predictions for thicker shields. It is not clear at this time how the trapped particle environment models or the computational methods should be modified in order to achieve better agreement between experimental results and predicted damage curves.
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    Publication Date: 2011-08-16
    Description: The exploration of Mars with the aid of the two Viking landers is discussed. The probable landing date for Viking Lander 1 will be July 4, 1976, and for Lander 2 September 4, 1976. The criteria used in selecting the landing site are considered along with the procedure to be employed in the final approach of the lander to the planet and the touchdown. A description is given of the studies to be conducted by the lander, taking into account the search for life and the collection of meteorological and seismological data. Attention is also given to technical data concerning the spacecraft, details regarding the software, and the ground facilities on earth which are used for the Viking project.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: IEEE Spectrum; 13; June 197
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    Publication Date: 2011-08-16
    Description: The article deals with the thermal protection system (TPS) designed to keep Space Shuttle structures at 350 F ratings over a wide range of temperatures encountered in orbit, but also during prelaunch, launch, deorbit and re-entry, landing and turnaround. The structure, function, fabrication, and bonding of various types of reusable surface insulation and composite materials are described. Test programs are developed for insulation, seals, and adhesion bonds; leak tests and acoustic fatigue tests are mentioned. Test facilities include arc jets, radiant heaters, furnaces, and heated tunnels. The certification tests to demonstrate TPS reusability, structural integrity, thermal performance, and endurance will include full-scale assembly tests and initial orbital flight tests.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: Astronautics and Aeronautics; 14; Jan. 197
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  • 7
    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: Lunar Science Inst., Abstracts of Papers Presented at a Special Session of the Seventh Annual Lunar Science Conference on Utilization of Lunar Materials and Expertise for Large Scale Operations in Space; p 116-119
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  • 8
    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: The space shuttle digital, fly by wire, flight control system presents an interesting challenge in avionics system design. In residence in each of four redundant general purpose computers at lift off are the guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the entire flight. The mission is divided into several flight segments: first stage ascent, second stage ascent; abort to launch site, abort once around; on orbit operations, entry, terminal area energy management; and approach and landing. The FCS is complicated in that it must perform the functions to fly the shuttle as a boost vehicle, as a spacecraft, as a reentry vehicle, and as a conventional aircraft. The crew is provided with both manual and automatic modes of operations in all flight phases including touchdown and rollout.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: Advanced Control Technol. and its Potential for Future Transport Aircraft; p 271-294
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  • 9
    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: The Viking Lander gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer will analyze pyrolyzed samples of the Martian surface for organic content. The surface-sample loader and pyrolyzer assembly (SSPLA) is described, along with the major problems encountered during design and testing. Three mechanisms were developed to implement the required SSLPA functions: (1) a soil loader that forces soil from a filled rotating funnel into each of three ovens located on a carriage, (2) a Geneva drive for rotating and precisely indexing the ovens to receive sample, and (3) a toggle-clamp mechanism for sealing the ovens by forcing circular double knife edges into gold sealing surfaces.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 208-217
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    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: Meaningful magnetic field vector measurements in space require accurate placement of a magnetometer beyond the magnetic fields of a spacecraft. The design and development of a deployable boom is described which ensures accurate deployment of an instrument package and maintains high stability after extension.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 143-154
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    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: The Experiment 5 Antenna deployment problem onboard Helios A, the failure analysis, and changes in design, test, and operation which led to a successful deployment of both antennas during the early Helios B mission phase are described.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 133-142
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    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: A disturbance compensation system for satellites based on the drag-free concept was mechanized and flown, using a spherical proof mass and a cam-guided caging mechanism. The caging mechanism controls the location of the proof mass for testing and constrains it during launch. Design requirements, design details, and hardware are described.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 125-132
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  • 13
    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: Design of a pin arresting mechanism for a pyrotechnically actuated pin puller is reviewed. The investigative approach is discussed and the impact shock test results for various candidate designs are presented. The selected pin arresting design reduced the peak value of the shock response spectrum by five to one.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 71-79
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  • 14
    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: Helios is the German-American solar probe which comes within 0.31 Astronomical Units of the sun. A special thermal design and a dry lubrication system have resulted in successful operation up to now, with Helios having finished its first orbit around the sun.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 80-89
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    Publication Date: 2016-06-07
    Description: The United States and Soviet Union in July 1975 successfully completed a joint space mission utilizing each country's spacecraft and the compatible docking system designed and fabricated by each country. The compatible docking system is described, along with the extensive research, development, and testing leading up to the successful mission. It also describes the formulation and implementation of methods for breaking the language barrier, bridging the extensive distances for communication and travel, and adjusting to each country's different culture during the three-year development program.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 26-37
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Analytic and experimental investigations of the interactions of high-energy protons with spacecraft materials and light nucleus atoms were conducted. Irradiation of typical materials for scintillation detectors using accelerator-produced energetic protons and associated theoretical calculations indicate activity within detectors produced by this mechanism is significant to detection of low-level cosmic gamma radiation. Samples of several materials were flown aboard Skylab to obtain measures of the neutron and proton flux environment. Extremely weak activity was produced in the samples. Calculations of interactions of intermediate-energy protons with light nuclei were performed and a more complete theoretical model programmed for digital computation. Preliminary results appear promising for calculating products of such interactions.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-149984 , MS-MSFC-1975
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A structural element concept is described which permits achievement of weight critical payloads for space shuttle. These columns are highly efficient structural members which could be the basic building elements for very large, space truss structures. Parametric results are presented which show that untapered cylindrical columns result in volume limited payloads on the space shuttle and that nestable, tapered columns easily eliminate this problem. It is recognized that the tapered column concept belongs to a class of structures which must be assembled in orbit. However, analytical results are presented which indicate that the gain in the amount of structure placed in orbit per launch, is great enough that such a concept should be considered in future systems studies of very large space structures.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-TM-X-73927
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  • 18
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Space life performance data on 57 Goddard Space Flight Center spacecraft are analyzed from the standpoint of determining an appropriate reliability model and the associated reliability parameters. Data from published NASA reports, which cover the space performance of GSFC spacecraft launched in the 1960-1970 decade, form the basis of the analyses. The results of the analyses show that the time distribution of 449 malfunctions, of which 248 were classified as failures (not necessarily catastrophic), follow a reliability growth pattern that can be described with either the Duane model or a Weibull distribution. The advantages of both mathematical models are used in order to: identify space failure rates, observe chronological trends, and compare failure rates with those experienced during the prelaunch environmental tests of the flight model spacecraft.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-TN-D-8272 , G-7681
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  • 19
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An aerodynamic investigation was conducted in the MSFC High Reynolds Number Wind Tunnel to determine the pressure distribution over the foresection of the current 146 inch diameter shuttle SRB. The test model consisted of a 0.0137 scale version of the SRB nose cone and a forward portion of the cylindrical body which was approximately 2.7 calibers in length. The pressure distributions are plotted as a function of longitudinal station ratioed to body diameter and circumferential location for each angle of attack and Mach number. A Reynolds number variation study was made for Mach numbers of 0.4 and 0.6 at an angle of attack of 270 deg and roll angle of 180 deg.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147608 , DMS-DR-2207
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A detailed aerodynamic data base which can be used to substantiate the aerodynamic design data book for the current shuttle orbiter configuration was generated. Special attention was directed to definition of non-linear aerodynamic characteristics by taking data at small increments in the angle of attack, angle of sideslip, Mach number, and elevon position. Six-component aerodynamic force and moment and elevon position data were recorded over an angle-of-attack range from -2 deg to as high as 32 deg at angles of sideslip of 0 deg, 1 deg, and +2 deg. The test Mach numbers were 0.60, 0.80, 0.90, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.6. The effects of Reynolds number were investigated and covered a range from 5.0 to 16.0 million per foot.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144607 , DMS-DR-2266
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The results are presented of a force test of a .88 percent scale model of the 142 inch solid rocket booster without protuberances, conducted in the MSFC high Reynolds number wind tunnel. The objective of this test was to obtain aerodynamic force data over a large range of Reynolds numbers. The test was conducted over a Mach number range from 0.4 to 3.5. Reynolds numbers based on model diameter (1.25 inches) ranged from .75 million to 13.5 million. The angle of attack range was from 35 to 145 degrees.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144617 , DMS-DR-2277
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An experimental investigation was conducted to verify the functional and structural capability of the Centaur D-1A nose fairing. A full-scale flight-type nose fairing was jettisoned at the Lewis Research Center Space Power Chamber at simulated altitude. Two complete jettisons of the nose fairing were performed, one without aft helper springs and one with aft helper springs. A ''static'' rotation test was also performed to verify capability of the helper springs and to allow clearance measurements between the nose fairing and spacecraft envelope mock-up at certain discrete nose fairing rotation angles. Nose fairing trajectories, structural deflections, clearances, and hinge forces during jettison are presented. Data from subsequent Centaur D-1A flights, relative to nose fairing jettisons, are compared with the experimental results.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-TM-X-73450 , E-8808
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The model tested was a Langley-built 0.015-scale SSV Orbiter model with remote independently operated left and right elevon surfaces. The objective of the test was to generate a detailed aerodynamic data base for the current Shuttle Orbiter Configuration. Special attention was directed to definition of nonlinear aerodynamic characteristics by taking data at small increments, angle of attack, angle of sideslip, and elevon position. Six-component aerodynamic force and moment and elevon position data were recorded over an angle-of-attack range from -4 deg to 45 deg, at angles of sideslip of 0 deg, + or - 2 deg, and + or - 4 deg. Additional tests were made over an angle of sideslip range from -6 deg to 8 deg at selected angles of attack. The test Mach numbers were 2.86, 3.90, and 4.60 with Reynolds number held at a constant two million per foot.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144606 , DMS-DR-2279
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The results of a program for the development, fabrication and functional test of an engineering model magnetically suspended reaction wheel are described. The reaction wheel develops an angular momentum of + or - 0.5 foot-pound-second and is intended for eventual application in the attitude control of long-life interplanetary and orbiting spacecraft. A description of the wheel design and its major performance characteristics is presented. Recommendations for flight prototype development are made.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-148315 , PUBL-71-0853-00-00
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-27333.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144611 , DMS-DR-2138-VOL-4
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-27333.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144610 , DMS-DR-2138-VOL-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Results of wind tunnel tests, conducted at the Langley Research Center Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, are presented. The model tested was an 0.010-scale version of the Vehicle 3 Space Shuttle Configuration. Pressure measurements were made on the launch configuration, Orbiter alone, external tank alone, and solid rocket booster alone, to provide heat transfer pressure data. The tests were conducted for a Mach number range from 2.36 to 4.6 and Reynolds number range from 1.2 to 5 million per foot. The model was tested at angles of attack from -10 to 20 deg for a sideslip angle range from -5 to +5 deg, and at sideslip angles from -5 to 48 deg for 0 deg angle of attack. Tabulated data are given and photographs of the test configuration are shown.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144609 , DMS-DR-2138-VOL-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-27329.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147607 , DMS-DR-2267-VOL-4
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-27329.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147606 , DMS-DR-2267-VOL-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-27329.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147605 , DMS-DR-2267-VOL-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A wind tunnel test was conducted in the Langley Research Center 31-inch Continuous Flow Hypersonic Wind Tunnel from May 6, 1975 through June 3, 1975. The primary objectives of this test were the following: (1) to study the ability of the wind tunnel to repeat, on a run-to-run basis, data taken for identical configurations to determine if errors in repeatability could have a significant effect on jet interaction data, (2) to determine the effect of aerodynamic heating of the scale model on jet interaction, (3) to investigate the effects of elevon and body flap deflections on jet interaction, (4) to determine if the effects from jets fired separately along different axes can be added to equal the effects of the jets fired simultaneously (super position effects), (5) to study multiple jet effects, and (6) to investigate area ratio effects, i.e., the effect on jet interaction measurements of using wind tunnel nozzles with different area ratios in the same location. The model used in the test was a .010-scale model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Configuration 3. The test was conducted at Mach 10.3 and a dynamic pressure of 150 psf. RCS chamber pressure was varied to simulate free flight dynamic pressures of 5, 7.5, 10, and 20 psf.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147604 , DMS-DR-2267-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The video inertial pointing (VIP) system is being developed to satisfy the acquisition and pointing requirements of astronomical telescopes. The VIP system uses a single video sensor to provide star position information that can be used to generate three-axis pointing error signals (multi-star processing) and for input to a cathode ray tube (CRT) display of the star field. The pointing error signals are used to update the telescope's gyro stabilization system (gyro filtering). The CRT display facilitates target acquisition and positioning of the telescope by a remote operator. Linearized small angle equations are used for the multistar processing and a consideration of error performance and singularities lead to star pair location restrictions and equation selection criteria. A discrete steady-state Kalman filter which uses the integration of the gyros is developed and analyzed. The filter includes unit time delays representing asynchronous operations of the VIP microprocessor and video sensor. A digital simulation of a typical gyro stabilized gimbal is developed and used to validate the approach to the gyro filtering.
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    Type: NASA-TM-X-73130 , A-6595
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The NASA/USAF program on the Environmental Charging of Spacecraft Surfaces consists, in part, of experimental efforts directed toward evaluating the response of materials to the environmental charged particle flux. Samples of thermal blankets of the type to be used on the Global Positioning System Flight Space Vehicles were tested to determine their response to electron flux. The primary result observed was that no discharges were obtained with the quartz-fiber-fabric-covered multilayer insulation specimen. The taped aluminized polyester grounding system used on all specimens did not appear to grossly deteriorate with time; however, the specimens require specific external pressure to maintain constant grounding system resistance.
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    Type: NASA-TM-X-73436 , E-8789
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A program outline is presented. Emphasis is placed on the definition and preliminary design of the laboratory to provide a firm basis for subsequent hardware development, production, and operation.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144170
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Aerodynamic separation data obtained from a wind tunnel test of an 0.0125-scale SSV Orbiter model of a VC70-000002 Configuration and a 0.0125-scale 747 model was presented. Separation data was obtained at a Mach number of 0.6 and three incidence angles of 4, 6, and 8 degrees. The orbiter angle of attack was varied from 0 to 14 degrees. Longitudinal, lateral and normal separation increments were obtained for fixed 747 angles of attack of 0, 2, and 4 degrees while varying the orbiter angle of attack. Control surface settings on the 747 carrier included rudder deflections of 0 and 10 degrees and horizontal stabilizer deflections of -1 and +5 degrees.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144604 , DMS-DR-2275-VOL-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Separation data were obtained at a Mach number of 0.6 and three incidence angles of 4 deg, 6 deg, and 9 deg. The orbiter angle of attack was varied from 0 to 14 degrees. Longitudinal, lateral and normal separation increments were obtained for fixed 747 angles of attack of 0 deg, 2 deg, and 4 deg while varying orbiter angle of attack. Control surface settings on the 747 carrier included rudder deflections of 0 deg and 10 deg and horizontal stabilizer deflections of -1 deg and +5 deg. Photographs of tested configurations are shown.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144603 , DMS-DR-2275-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A quasi-steady analysis of the aeroelastic stability of the lateral (antisymmetric) modes of the 747/orbiter vehicle was accomplished. The interference effect of the orbiter wake on the 747 tail furnishes an aerodynamic undamping contribution to the elastic modes. Likewise, the upstream influence of the 747 tail and aft fuselage on the orbiter beaver-tail rail fairing also is undamping. Fortunately these undamping effects cannot overpower the large damping contribution of the 747 tail and the modes are damped for the configurations analyzed. However, significant interference effects of the orbiter on the 747 tail have been observed in the pitch plane. The high response of the 747 vertical tail in the orbiter wave was also considered. Wind tunnel data points to flapping of the OMS pod wakes as the source of the wake resonance phenomenon.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144335 , LMSC-D057194-PT-4
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An analysis of the unsteady aerodynamics of bodies with concave nose geometries was performed. The results show that the experimentally observed pulsating flow on spiked bodies and in forward facing cavities can be described by the developed simple mathematical model of the phenomenon. Static experimental data is used as a basis for determination of the oscillatory frequency of spike-induced flow pulsations. The agreement between predicted and measured reduced frequencies is generally very good. The spiked-body mathematical model is extended to describe the pulsations observed in forward facing cavities and it is shown that not only the frequency but also the pressure time history can be described with the accuracy needed to predict the experimentally observed time average effects. This implies that it should be possible to determine analytically the impact of the flow pulsation on the structural integrity of the nozzles for the jettisoned empty SRM-shells.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144334 , LMSC-D057194-PT-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An exploratory analysis has been made of the aeroelastic stability of the Space Shuttle Launch Configuration, with the objective of defining critical flow phenomena with adverse aeroelastic effects and developing simple analytic means of describing the time-dependent flow-interference effects so that they can be incorporated into a computer program to predict the aeroelastic stability of all free-free modes of the shuttle launch configuration. Three critical flow phenomana have been identified: (1) discontinuous jump of orbiter wing shock, (2) inlet flow between orbiter and booster, and (3) H.O. tank base flow. All involve highly nonlinear and often discontinuous aerodynamics which cause limit cycle oscillations of certain critical modes. Given the appropriate static data, the dynamic effects of the wing shock jump and the HO tank bulbous base effect can be analyzed using the developed quasi-steady techniques. However, further analytic and experimental efforts are required before the dynamic effects of the inlet flow phenomenon can be predicted for the shuttle launch configuration.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144333 , LMSC-D057194-PT-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The response of reusable space shuttle insulation panels to random acoustic pressure fields are studied. The basic analytical approach in formulating the governing equations of motion uses a Rayleigh-Ritz technique. The input pressure field is modeled as a stationary Gaussian random process for which the cross-spectral density function is known empirically from experimental measurements. The response calculations are performed in both frequency and time domain.
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    Type: NASA-CR-148201 , FR-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An analysis of the steady and unsteady aerodynamics of the space shuttle orbiter has been performed. It is shown that slender wing theory can be modified to account for the effect of Mach number and leading edge roundness on both attached and separated flow loads. The orbiter unsteady aerodynamics can be computed by defining two equivalent slender wings, one for attached flow loads and another for the vortex-induced loads. It is found that the orbiter is in the transonic speed region subject to vortex-shock-boundary layer interactions that cause highly nonlinear or discontinuous load changes which can endanger the structural integrity of the orbiter wing and possibly cause snap roll problems. It is presently impossible to simulate these interactions in a wind tunnel test even in the static case. Thus, a well planned combined analytic and experimental approach is needed to solve the problem.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144332 , LMSC-D057194-PT-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see Vol. 1 .
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144616 , DMS-DR-2273-VOL-5
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see Vol. 1 .
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    Type: NASA-CR-144615 , DMS-DR-2273-VOL-4
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see Vol. 1 .
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    Type: NASA-CR-144613 , DMS-DR-2273-VOL-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see Vol. 1 .
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    Type: NASA-CR-144614 , DMS-DR-2273-VOL-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Results of tests conducted on a 0.0125-scale model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter and a 0.0125-scale model of the 747 CAM configuration in a 4 x 4-foot High Speed Wind Tunnel were presented. Force and moment data were obtained for each vehicle separately at a Mach number of 0.6 and for each vehicle in proximity to the other at Mach numbers of 0.3, 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7. The proximity effects of each vehicle on the other at separation distances (from the mated configuration) ranging from 1.5 feet to 75 feet were presented; 747 Carrier angles of attack from 0 deg to 6 deg and angles of sideslip of 0 deg and -5 deg were tested. Model variables included orbiter elevon, aileron and body flap deflections, orbiter tailcone on and off, and 747 stabilizer and rudder deflections.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144612 , DMS-DR-2273-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The results of wind tunnel tests conducted on a 0.010-scale version of the Vehicle 3 Space Shuttle Configuration were presented. Pressure measurements were made on the launch configuration, orbiter alone, external tank alone, and solid rocket booster alone, to provide heat transfer pressure data. The tests were conducted for a Mach number range from 2.36 to 4.6 and Reynolds number range from 1.2 to 5 million per foot. The model was tested at angles of attack from -10 deg to 20 deg for a sideslip angle range from -5 deg to +5 deg and at sideslip angles from -5 deg to 48 deg for 0 deg angle of attack.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144608 , DMS-DR-2138-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An investigation of anomalies observed in wind tunnel force tests of a blunt body configuration was conducted at Mach numbers from 0.20 to 1.35 in the Langley 8-foot transonic pressure tunnel and at Mach numbers of 1.50, 1,80, and 2.16 in the Langley Unitary Plan wind tunnel. At a Mach number of 1.35, large variations occurred in axial force coefficient at a given angle of attack. At transonic and low supersonic speeds, the total drag measured in the wind tunnel was much lower than that measured during earlier ballistic range tests. Accurate measurements of total drag for blunt bodies will require the use of models smaller than those tested thus far; however, it appears that accurate forebody drag results can be obtained by using relatively large models. Shock standoff distance is presented from experimental data over the Mach number range from 1.05 to 4.34. Theory accurately predicts the shock standoff distance at Mach numbers up to 1.75.
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    Type: NASA-TN-D-8237 , L-10784
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The base pressure environment was investigated for the first and second stage mated vehicle in a supersonic flow field from Mach 1.55 through 2.20 with simulated rocket engine exhaust plumes. The pressure environment was investigated for the orbiter at various vent port locations at these same freestream conditions. The Mach number environment around the base of the model with rocket plumes simulated was examined. Data were obtained at angles of attack from -4 deg through +4 deg at zero yaw, and at yaw angles from -4 deg through +4 deg at zero angle of attack, with rocket plume sizes varying from smaller than nominal to much greater than nominal. Failed orbiter engine data were also obtained. Elevon hinge moments and wing panel load data were obtained during all runs. Photographs of the tested configurations are shown.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144601 , DMS-DR-2231-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Model information and data from wind tunnel tests conducted on 0.04 scale 50 percent forebody models of the Space Shuttle Orbiter were presented. These tests were conducted using the phase change paint technique to determine aerodynamic heating rates due to various proturberances and recessions. Angles of attack from 20 deg through 45 deg were investigated at Mach 8.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144595 , DMS-DR-2285
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The orbital configuration test modal data, analytical test correlation modal data, and analytical flight configuration modal data are presented. Tables showing the generalized mass contributions (GMCs) for each of the thirty tests modes are given along with the two dimensional mode shape plots and tables of GMCs for the test correlated analytical modes. The two dimensional mode shape plots for the analytical modes and uncoupled and coupled modes of the orbital flight configuration at three development phases of the model are included.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144286 , MCR-76-179-VOL-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A complete description is given of the IVE physical and performance design requirements as evolved in this study. The data are presented in a format to facilitate the development of an item specification. Data were used to support the development of the project plan data (schedules, cost, etc.) contained in Volume 4 of this report.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147668 , SD76-SH-0092-VOL-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A preliminary design analysis of a stand alone payload integration device (IVE) is provided that is capable of verifying payload compatibility in form, fit and function with the shuttle orbiter prior to on-line payload/orbiter operations. The IVE is a high fidelity replica of the orbiter payload accommodations capable of supporting payload functional checkout and mission simulation. A top level payload integration analysis developed detailed functional flow block diagrams of the payload integration process for the broad spectrum of P/L's and identified degree of orbiter data required by the payload user and potential applications of the IVE.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147665 , SD76-SH-0092-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The primary test objective was to define the base pressure environment of the first and second stage mated vehicle in a supersonic flow field from Mach 2.60 through 3.50 with simulated rocket engine exhaust plumes. The secondary objective was to obtain the pressure environment of the Orbiter at various vent port locations at these same freestream conditions. Data were obtained at angles of attack from -4 deg through +4 deg at zero yaw, and at yaw angles from -4 deg through +4 deg at zero angle of attack, with rocket plume sizes varying from smaller than nominal to much greater than nominal. Failed Orbiter engine data were also obtained. Elevon hinge moments and wing panel load data were obtained during all runs. Photographs of test equipment and tested configurations are shown.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144597 , DMS-DR-2219-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Graphical data obtained during experimental wind tunnel aerodynamic investigations of a 0.010 scale model (52-OTS) of the integrated space shuttle vehicle was presented. The purpose of this investigation was to obtain data with the solid rocket booster (SRB) in proximity to the orbiter/external tank (O/ET), over a large O/ET initial angle of attack and sideslip range, as well as data on the SRB alone (greatly separated from the O/ET). A captive trajectory system, which supported the SRB, was used with the tunnel primary sector (supporting the O/ET) to obtain grid type separation effects data. One symmetrical SRB model was used interchangeably to obtain right-hand and left-hand SRB data. The entire investigation was conducted at a free-stream Mach number of 4.5 at unit Reynolds number of 3.95 and 5.9 million per foot.
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    Type: NASA-CR-141831 , DMS-DR-2242-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The thermal design work completed for the Thermal Protection System (TPS) of the Space Shuttle System (TPS) of the space shuttle vehicle was documented. This work was divided into three phases, the first two of which reported in previous documents. About 22 separate tasks were completed in phase III, such as: hot gas facility (HGF) support, guarded tank support, shuttle external tank (ET) thermal design handbook support, etc.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144185 , LMSC-HREC-TR-D496704
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The purpose of the test was to investigate the nature of the Orbiter boundary layer characteristics at angles of attack from -4 to 32 degrees at a Mach number of 4.6. The effect of large grit, employed as transition strips, on both the nature of the boundary layer and the force and moment characteristics were investigated along with the effects of large negative elevon deflection on lee side separation. In addition, laminar and turbulent boundary layer separation phenomena which could cause asymmetric flow separation were investigated.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144592 , DMS-DR-2215
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Plotted and tabulated aerodynamic coefficient data from a wind tunnel test of the integrated space shuttle vehicle are presented. The primary test objective was to determine proximity force and moment data for the orbiter/external tank and solid rocket booster (SRB) with and without separation rockets firing for both single and dual booster runs. Data were obtained at three points (t = 0, 1.25, and 2.0 seconds) on the nominal SRB separation trajectory.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144587 , DMS-DR-2143
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The current baseline method and software implementation of the space shuttle reaction control subsystem failure detection and identification (RCS FDI) system is presented. This algorithm is recommended for conclusion in the redundancy management (RM) module of the space shuttle guidance, navigation, and control system. Supporting software is presented, and recommended for inclusion in the system management (SM) and display and control (D&C) systems. RCS FDI uses data from sensors in the jets, in the manifold isolation valves, and in the RCS fuel and oxidizer storage tanks. A list of jet failures and fuel imbalance warnings is generated for use by the jet selection algorithm of the on-orbit and entry flight control systems, and to inform the crew and ground controllers of RCS failure status. Manifold isolation valve close commands are generated in the event of failed on or leaking jets to prevent loss of large quantities of RCS fuel.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147461 , C-4576
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Emitted force and torque vibration were measured in three axes for three Sperry reaction wheels. Data were taken for both hard and soft mounts; tests were conducted at constant speeds and during runup-rundown over a 0 to 5000 rpm range. A FSC, 7 ft-lb-sec and HEAO, 30 ft-lb-sec ball bearing reaction wheel and a model magnetic bearing were tested. Data analysis was conducted to identify the principal resonances in the 10 to 120 Hz region. Although some particular phenomena remain unexplained, in general good agreement is attained between the analytical predictions and test data. Predictions were also made of the expected emitted vibrations for an LST sized ball bearing and magnetic bearing reaction wheel using engineering judgment and the test data obtained. Additional tests were also run on the 101H duplex bearing pairs used in the reaction wheel suspension to determine bearing stiffness characteristics in the pre-breakaway zero speed region.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144190 , PUBL-71-0824-00-00
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Two spacecraft will be launched in mid-1983 and inserted into a circular polar orbit around Venus about 6 months later. Elliptical orbits are also under consideration. The objective of the mission is imagery of the planet, at about the 200-m resolution level, with continuous altimetry and topographical studies. Science investigations will determine surface characteristics of the planet, study the surface/atmosphere interactions, and determine Venus' mass distribution. A plausible vehicle is based on a Mariner Jupiter/Saturn derivative; others being considered include a Lunar Polar Orbiter derivative and a Pioneer Venus Orbiter derivative.
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    Type: NASA-CR-148734 , JPL-SP-43-27-VOL-3
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Data obtained from wind tunnel tests of an .006-scale space shuttle orbiter model in the 18 in. Variable Density Wind Tunnel are presented. The tests, denoted as OH14, were performed to determine transition heating rates using thin skin thermocouples located at various locations on the space shuttle orbiter. The model was tested at M = 8.0 for a range of Reynolds numbers per foot varying from 1.0 to 10.0 million with angles-of-attack from 20 to 35 degrees incremented by 5 degrees.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147617 , DMS-DR-2117
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An investigation was conducted in the NASA/LaRC Low-Turbulence Pressure Tunnel on a 0.03614-scale orbiter model of a 089B configuration with a 139B configuration nose forward of F.S. 500. The tailcone was the TC sub 4 design and was instrumented with eighty-nine pressure orifices. Control surfaces were deflected and three wind tunnel mounting techniques were investigated over an angle-of-attack range from -2 deg to a maximum of 18 deg. In order to determine the sensitivity of the tailcone to changes in Reynolds number, most of the test was made at a Mach number of 0.20 over a Reynolds number range of 2.0 to 10 million per foot. A few runs were made at a Mach number of 0.30 at Reynolds numbers of 4.0, 6.0, and 8 million per foot.
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    Type: NASA-CR-147609 , DMS-DR-2296-VOL-1
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The control of a spin-stabilized spacecraft consisting of a rigid central hub and one or two movable offset telescoping booms (with end masses) is considered. The equations of rotational motion are linearized about either of two desired final states. A control law for the boom and mass position is sought such that a quadratic cost functional involving the weighted components of angular velocity plus the control is minimized when the final time is unspecified and involves the solution of the matrix Riccati algebraic equation. For three-axis control more than one offset boom (orthogonal to each other) is required. For two-axis control with a single boom offset from a symmetrical hub, an analytic solution is obtained; when this system is used for nutation decay the time constant is one order of magnitude smaller than previously achieved using non-optimal control logic. For the general case results are obtained numerically.
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    Type: ESA Dyn. and Control of Non-rigid Space Vehicles; 12 p
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The primary function of the landing gear is to dissipate touchdown energy in a controlled fashion that minimizes the landing shock for onboard components while maximizing ground clearance and the probability of landing stability over the range of possible surface and touchdown parameter variations. Many other mission requirements and constraints were translated into the evolving Viking landing gear design as they arose. Hence, design considerations included such factors as prelaunch heat sterilization and noncontamination of the Martian landing site, gear stowage and deployment, terminal descent engine shutdown initiation, structural load attenuation, hard/soft landing surface capability, reliability, weight, and post-landed stability.
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    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 218-228
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A simultaneous spin/eject mechanism was developed for aerospace applications requiring a compact, passive device which would accommodate payload support and controlled-release functions, and which would provide a highly accurate spin-ejection motion to the payload. The mechanism satisfied the requirements and is adaptable to other deployment applications.
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    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 165-174
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A compact viscous rotary actuator/damper for use on the Mariner '71 and Viking Programs was developed. Several functions were combined into this single mechanism to control the deployment, latching, and damping of the solar panel arrays used on these space vehicles. The design, development, and testing of the actuator/damper are described, and major problems encountered are discussed.
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    Type: JPL 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 198-207
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The formulation and existence of a generalized force in the singularly perturbed formulation of flexible satellites is described. The concept of this force sharply reduces the number of degrees of freedom and the equations of motion of satellites with a large number of flexible elements. The force is analyzed to demonstrate its existence and convergence criteria. The complete solution has been obtained in three time zones - the inner boundary layer, the outer boundary layer, and the large time extending beyond these boundary layers. A stability criterion is proposed for this generalized force.
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    Type: ESA Dyn. and Control of Non-rigid Space Vehicles; 9 p
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Tests were made to evaluate the effects of lightning strikes on the shuttle external tank gaseous oxygen pressurization line. This line, designed to conduct gaseous oxygen may also act as a lightning conductor. Questions have been raised as to the potential hazard of this line as a lightning conductor with speculation as to the damage that might occur to the pressurization line, and the adjacent thermal protective surfaces, from a lightning strike. The region of investigation was from above the cone of the launch tower lightning protection to 15.24 km (50, 000 ft) altitude. Tests were performed on samples of thin wall stainless steel tubing filled with gaseous oxygen under simulated flight conditions. No specimen malfunctions occurred when the tests were conducted according to JSC specifications. Based on the JSC specifications and the results of these tests, it is concluded that a lightning strike will not cause a malfunction of the shuttle external tank gaseous oxygen line made of the representative material tested.
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    Type: NASA-TM-X-73322
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Design improvements and detailed functional analyses are reviewed to trace the development of a pyroactuated release device with segmented thread design from its intermediate design into one that reduces the levels of shock spectra generated during its operation by 50%. Comparisons of shock output and internal load distribution are presented, along with descriptions of mechanical operation for both designs. Results also show the potential areas where design development activity can gain further progress in lowering actuation shock levels.
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    Type: 10th Aerospace Mech. Symp.; p 175-184
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The engineering analyses and evaluation studies conducted for the Software Requirements Analysis are discussed. Included are the development of the study data base, synthesis of implementation approaches for software required by both mandatory onboard computer services and command/control functions, and identification and implementation of software for ground processing activities.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144966-2 , SD-76-SA-0028-2
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: On 8 August 1975, the COS-B spacecraft was launched successfully from the Western Test Range (Delta Program Mission No. 113). The launch vehicle was a three stage Extended Long Tank Delta DSV-3P-11B vehicle. Postflight analyses performed in connection with flight are presented. Vehicle trajectory, stage performance, vehicle reliability and the propulsion, guidance, flight control, electronics, mechanical and structural systems are evaluated.
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    Type: NASA-CR-146805 , A3-262-AMOO-M75-509
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An experimental investigation was conducted in the MSFC 14-inch TWT (FA14, TWT 600) to determine the static stability and drag on a 0.004 scale model of the shuttle ascent configuration. The primary objective was to study the possibility of reducing the launch vehicle drag by using Orbiter/ET/SRB fairings, streamlined orbiter fore and aft attach structures, SRB and ET alternative nose configurations, and devices for modifying the flow between the orbiter and ET. The secondary objective was to determine the longitudinal and directional characteristics of the ascent configuration with the most promising of the drag reduction devices installed. Data were obtained for a Mach number range of 0.6 through 4.96 and angles of attack from -5 through 5 degrees at zero degrees side slip angle.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144593 , DMS-DR-2274
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Material was presented to assist transformer designers in the transition from long-used English units to the less familiar metric equivalents. A coordination between the area product numbers ap (product of window and core cross-section areas) and current density J was developed for a given regulation and temperature rise. Straight-line relationships for Ap and Volume, Ap and surface area At and, Ap and weight were developed. These relationships can now be used as new tools to simplify and standardize the process of transformer design. They also made it possible to design transformers of small bulk and volume or to optimize efficiency.
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    Type: NASA-CR-146554 , JPL-TM-33-767
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The current predicted acoustic environment for the shuttle orbiter payload bay will produce random vibration environments for payload components and subsystems which potentially will result in design, weight and cost penalties if means of protecting the payloads are not developed. Results are presented of a study to develop, through design and cost effectiveness trade studies, conceptual noise suppression device designs for space shuttle payloads. The impact of noise suppression on environmental levels and associated test costs, and on test philosophy for the various payload classes is considered with the ultimate goal of reducing payload test costs. Conclusions and recommendations are presented.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144233 , MCR-76-166
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The MSFC computer facilities, and future plans for them are described relative to characteristics of the various computers as to availability and suitability for processing the contamination program. A listing of the CDC 6000 series and UNIVAC 1108 characteristics is presented so that programming requirements can be compared directly and differences noted.
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    Type: NASA-CR-144232 , MCR-76-165
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A manned space flight experiment (designated experiment T-013) to assess the characteristics of astronaut crew-motion disturbances was conducted on the second manned Skylab mission. A brief description of the experiment hardware utilized is given, and a comprehensive discussion of the experiment data reduction and analysis is presented. Data obtained from a force-measuring system, an astronaut limb-motion measuring system, motion-picture film, and the Skylab attitude and pointing control system is described. Results show that astronaut crew members can produce significant disturbance inputs to a spacecraft's attitude control system. Total forces of up to 400 N were exerted during vigorous soaring activities, whereas ""restrained'' motions by the experiment subject generated total forces of up to 300 N. A discussion of potential applications of the experiment results is given and appendixes provide additional detail with respect to experiment operations and results.
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    Type: NASA-TN-D-8128 , L-10415
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Previously developed dynamic models for the calculation of lift-off dynamic response of the space shuttle vehicle can handle only response of the vehicle with eight holddown arms attached or with all holddown arms detached. The new model developed in the referenced report takes into account the transition period between holddown and lift-off by giving the model the ability to vary holddown point separation as a function of vehicle flexible body and rigid body motion. This report documents a study made to verify the new model's capability to simulate vehicle response at lift-off. To do this, a finite element model of the skirt is made and coupled to the free-free modes of the vehicle and cantilevered modes calculated and compared with the previously developed model. Results indicate that the new model will be able to predict accurate vehicle loads.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-TM-X-64993
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    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The fabrication and testing of three reaction wheels with associated drive and system monitoring electronics and brushless dc spin motors are discussed; the wheels are intended for use in a teleoperator simulator. Test results are included as graphs.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144168
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  • 80
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Information is presented for wind tunnel tests (IA125) of a 0.004-scale orbiter, external tank, and solid rocket motor integrated vehicle model (77-0 and 74-OTS) in the MSFC Trisonic Wind Tunnel. These tests were conducted in support of MCR's 1344 and 1346. Data from these tests provide spoiler effects on wing bending/torsion and elevon hinge moments, elevon effectiveness data and the influence of solid plumes from Mach numbers of 0.6 through 2.74 at angles of attack and sideslip from -10 through 10 degrees.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-141833 , DMS-DR-2253
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  • 81
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: A Langley-built 0.015-scale SSV orbiter configuration with remote independently operated left and right elevon surfaces was tested in the NASA/Langley Research Center Low Turbulence Pressure Tunnel. A detailed aerodynamic data base was obtained for the current shuttle orbiter configuration. Special attention was directed to definition of Reynolds number effects on nonlinear aerodynamic characteristics of the orbiter. Small increments in angle of attack, sideslip, and elevon/aileron position were studied in order to better define areas where nonlinearities may occur. Force and moment, and elevon position data were recorded over an angle of attack range -2 deg to 20 deg at angles of sideslip of 0 deg , + or - 2 deg, and + or - 4 deg. Tests were also made over an angle of sideslip range of -6 deg to 6 deg at selected angles of attack and elevon/aileron position. The test Mach numbers were from 0.15 to 0.30 at Reynolds numbers from 2.0 to 13.5 million per foot.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147629 , DMS-DR-2300
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  • 82
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Static pressure data and flow field surveys of the boundary layer and shock layer on the lower surface of a 0.0175 scale model of the space shuttle orbiter were obtained in a hypersonic wind tunnel. The tests were conducted at Mach number 7.9 and Reynolds number based on the model length of 1.3 x 1 million to simulate atmospheric entry. Twenty-six stations were surveyed at 30 and 35 degree angles of attack.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147637 , DMS-DR-2330
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  • 83
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Progress in the development of the Atmospheric Cloud Physics Laboratory is outlined. The fluid subsystem, aerosol generator, expansion chamber, optical system, control systems, and software are included.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-150017
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  • 84
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-32235.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147619 , DMS-DR-2245-VOL-2
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  • 85
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Data obtained in a wind tunnel test were examined to: (1) obtain pressure distributions, forces and moments over the vehicle 5 Orbiter in the terminal area energy management (TAEM) and approach phases of flight; (2) obtain elevon and rudder hinge moments in the TAEM and approach phases of flight; (3) obtain body flap and elevon loads for verification of loads balancing with integrated pressure distributions; and (4) obtain pressure distributions near the short OMS pods in the high subsonic, transonic and low supersonic Mach number regimes. Testing was conducted over a Mach number range from 0.6 to 1.4 with Reynolds number variations from 7.57 x 1 million to 2.74 x 1 million per foot. Model angle of attack was varied from -4 to 16 degrees and angles of sideslip ranged from -8 to 8 degrees.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147603 , DMS-DR-2254
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  • 86
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Results are presented of a 0.10 scale orbiter forebody test with left and right mounted air data probes (ADP) as well as a flight test probe (nose boom). Left and right ADP data were obtained at Mach numbers of .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .85, .9, .95, .98, 1.05 and 1.1 through a Reynolds number range of 1.3 to 4.4 million. Nose boom data were obtained at Mach numbers of .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .9 and .98.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147625 , DMS-DR-2286
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  • 87
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The investigation was conducted in the NASA/Ames Research Center 12-foot Pressure Tunnel. The model was a Langley-built 0.015-scale SSV orbiter model with remote independently operated left and right elevon surfaces. The objective of the test was to generate a detailed aerodynamic data base for the current shuttle orbiter configuration. Special attention was directed to definition of nonlinear aerodynamic characteristics by taking data at small increments in angle of attack, angle of sideslip, and elevon position. Six-component aerodynamic force and moment and elevon position data were recorded over an angle of attack range from -4 deg to 24 deg at angles of sideslip of 0 deg and + or - 4 deg. Additional tests were made over an angle of sideslip range from -6 deg to 6 deg at selected angles of attack. The test Mach numbers were 0.22 and 0.29 and the Reynolds number was varied from 2.0 to 8.5 million per foot.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147621 , DMS-DR-2281
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  • 88
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-32230.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147616 , DMS-DR-2180-VOL-2
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  • 89
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Results are presented of wind tunnel test 0A161 of a 0.030-scale model 45-0 of the configuration 140A/B (modified) space shuttle vehicle orbiter in the NASA Ames Research Center Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel facilities. The purpose of this test was to determine local total and static pressure environments for the air data probe locations and relative effectiveness of alternate flight-test probe configurations. Testing was done in the Mach number range from 0.30 to 3.5. Angle of attack was varied from -8 to 25 degrees while sideslip varied between -8 and 8 degrees.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147618 , DMS-DR-2245-VOL-1
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  • 90
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The results of electrical power system (EPS) and environmental control/life support system (ECLSS) consumables analyses of the Spacelab 1 mission are presented. The analyses were performed to assess the capability of the orbiter systems to support the proposed mission and to establish the various non propulsive consumables requirements. The EPS analysis was performed using the shuttle electrical power system (SEPS) analysis computer program. The ECLSS analysis was performed using the shuttle environmental consumables requirements evaluation tool (SECRET) program.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-150964
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  • 91
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Data obtained from a heat transfer test conducted on an 0.006-scale space shuttle orbiter and external tank in the NASA-Ames Research Center 3.5-foot Hypersonic Wind Tunnel are presented. The purpose of this test was to obtain data under simulated return-to-launch-site abort conditions. Configurations tested were integrated orbiter and external tank, orbiter alone, and external tank alone at angles of attack of 0, + or - 30, + or - 60, + or - 90, and + or - 120 degrees. Runs were conducted at Mach numbers of 5.2 and 5.3 for Reynolds numbers of 1.0 and 4.0 million per foot, respectively. Heat transfer data were obtained from 75 orbiter and 75 external tank iron-constantan thermocouples.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147615 , DMS-DR-2180-VOL-1
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  • 92
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The dynamics and stability of a spin stabilized spacecraft with a hinged appendage system are treated analytically and numerically. The hinged system consists of a central hub with masses attached to (assumed) massless booms of fixed length whose orientation relative to the main part can change. The general three dimensional deployment dynamics of such a hinged system is considered without any restriction on the location of the hinge points. The equations of motion for the hinged system, with viscous damping at both hinge points, are linearized about the nominal equilibrium position where the booms are orthogonal to the nominal spin axis for the case of two dimensional and three dimensional motion. Analytic stability criteria are obtained from the necessary condition on the sign of all the coefficients in the system characteristic equation.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-148815
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  • 93
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Model information and data obtained from wind tunnel tests performed on a 0.006 scale model of the Rockwell International space shuttle orbiter and external tank in the 18 inch Variable Density Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (VDHT) at NASA Langley Research Center are presented. Tests were performed at a Mach number of 8.0 over a Reynolds Number range from 0.1 to 10.0 million per foot at 0 deg and -5 deg angle of attack and 0 deg sideslip angle. Transition heating rates were determined using thin skin thermocouples located at various locations on the orbiter and ET. The test was conducted in three stages: orbiter plus external tank (mated configuration); orbiter alone, and external tank alone. The effects of boundary layer trips were also included in the test sequence. The plotted results presented show the effect of configuration interference on the orbiter lower surface and on the ET. Tabulated data are given.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144594 , DMS-DR-2105
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  • 94
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The thermal and structural performance of a large panel of mullite reusable surface insulation (RSI) tiles was determined by a series of aerothermal tests in the Langley 8-foot high-temperature structures tunnel. The test panel was designed to represent a portion of the surface structure on a space shuttle orbiter fuselage along a 1,150 K isotherm with the mullite tile system bonded directly to the primary structure. Aerothermal tests were conducted at a free-stream Mach number of 6.7, a total temperature of 1,880 K, a unit Reynolds number of 4.6 million per meter, and dynamic pressure of 62 kPa. The thermal response of the mullite tile was as predicted, and the bond-line temperature did not exceed the design level of 570 K during a typical entry-heat cycle. Geometric irregularities of the tile gaps affected the tile edge temperatures when exposed to hypersonic flow. The tile coating demonstrated good toughness to particle impacts, but the coating cracked and flaked with thermal cycles. The gap filler of woven silica fibers appeared to hinder flow penetration into the gaps and withstood the flow shear of the present tests.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-TM-X-3397 , L-10861
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  • 95
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see Vol 1.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-147610 , DMS-DR-2296-VOL-2
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  • 96
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Efficient computation of natural frequencies and associated free vibration modes of spinning flexible structures is required to accurately determine the nature of interaction between the flexible structure and the attitude control system, which is vital in relating control torques to attitude angles. While structural discretization is effected by the finite element method, the resulting eigenvalue problem is solved by a combined Sturm sequence and inverse iteration procedure that yields a few specified roots and associated vectors. An eigenvalue procedure, based on a simultaneous iteration technique, provides efficient computation of the first few roots and vectors; a modal synthesis procedure proves to be useful for eigenproblem solutions of unusual structures such as spacecraft.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: ESA Dyn. and Control of Non-rigid Space Vehicles; 4 p
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  • 97
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: Results of aerodynamic heating tests conducted in October 1974 on a space shuttle orbiter model using the phase change paint technique are presented. The model was a 0.040 scale representation of the forward 50 percent of the orbiter. Surface roughness effects on boundary layer transition were investigated. Roughness was simulated by using steel balls varying in diameter from 0 (no balls) to 0.039 inch with 0.040 inch wide by 0.080 inch deep gaps. A nominal Mach number of 8 was tested with Reynolds number varying from 0.75 through 3.5 million per foot. Angle of attack was varied from 20 deg to 40 deg.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144605 , DMS-DR-2301
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  • 98
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: For abstract, see N76-24337.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144602 , DMS-DR-2231-VOL-2
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  • 99
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: The primary objective of this study was to develop an integrated approach for the development, implementation, and utilization of all software that is required to efficiently and cost-effectively support advanced technology laboratory flight and ground operations. It was recognized that certain aspects of the operations would be mandatory computerized services; computerization of other aspects would be optional. Thus, the analyses encompassed not only alternate computer utilization and implementations but trade studies of the programmatic effects of non-computerized versus computerized approaches to the operations. A general overview of the study is presented.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144966-1 , SD-76-SA-0028-1
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  • 100
    Publication Date: 2019-06-27
    Description: An outline is presented of the study task flow and progress is identified in development of the atmospheric cloud physics laboratory.
    Keywords: SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
    Type: NASA-CR-144274
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