Force and Moment Analysis for the High Reynolds Number Wind Tunnel Test of the Space Launch System at Ascent Conditions

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Force and Moment Analysis for the High Reynolds Number Wind Tunnel Test of the Space Launch System at Ascent Conditions

Patrick R Shea / David T Chan / Morgan A Walker / Sarah L Langston / Jesse G Collins / Lee J Mears / Elizabeth F Rieken / Jeremy T Pinier

Abstract

A high Reynolds number test of the Space Launch System was performed at the NASA Langley National Transonic Facility (NTF). The objective of the test was to use the cryogenic testing capabilities of the NTF to acquire data over the largest range of Reynolds numbers possible with a specific focus on the Reynolds numbers closest to flight conditions. The test was performed at Mach numbers from 0.50 to 0.95 which corresponds to the ascent portion of flight for the SLS vehicle. Force and moment data showed that pitching and yawing moment were sensitive to Reynolds number effects over the full range of Mach and Reynolds numbers tested. Axial force also showed sensitivity to Reynolds number with the largest differences seen between Mach 0.50 to 0.90. Surface pressure data showed the highest sensitivity to Reynolds number in the vicinity of the solid rocket booster forward attach region.

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Title :

Force and Moment Analysis for the High Reynolds Number Wind Tunnel Test of the Space Launch System at Ascent Conditions

Contributors:

Patrick R Shea (author) / David T Chan (author) / Morgan A Walker (author) / Sarah L Langston (author) / Jesse G Collins (author) / Lee J Mears (author) / Elizabeth F Rieken (author) / Jeremy T Pinier (author)

Conference:

2023 AIAA SCITECh Forum ; 2023 ; National Harbor, MD, US

Type of media :

Conference paper

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English

Keywords :

Aerodynamics , Space Launch System , National Transonic Facility , High Reynolds Number Test