Investigation of Space Shuttle Orbiter Subsonic Stability and Control Characteristics in the Naal Low Speed Wind Tunnel (Oa62b), Volume 2
Investigation of Space Shuttle Orbiter Subsonic Stability and Control Characteristics in the Naal Low Speed Wind Tunnel (Oa62b), Volume 2
- Neue Suche nach: R. Mennell
- Neue Suche nach: T. Hughes
- Neue Suche nach: R. Mennell
- Neue Suche nach: T. Hughes
Experimental 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. (Author)
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Investigation of Space Shuttle Orbiter Subsonic Stability and Control Characteristics in the Naal Low Speed Wind Tunnel (Oa62b), Volume 2
1974
1051 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Astronautics , Manned Spacecraft , Aerodynamic characteristics , Control stability , Low speed wind tunnels , Space shuttle orbiters , Subsonic speed , Wind tunnel tests , Aerial rudders , Aerodynamic stability , Elevons , Ground effect , Lateral control , Longitudinal stability , Nacelles , Pressure sensors , Scale models , Strain gages