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Space Shuttle Atmospheric ascent flight dynamicsThe atmospheric ascent flight phase of the mated composite booster and orbiter is discussed. The composite recoverable space shuttle booster and orbiter exhibits unique flight control characteristics. This uniqueness results from large lifting surfaces and aerodynamic and structural assymetrics. An effective load relief technique reduces aerodynamic loads on both the booster and the orbiter. Reducing aerodynamic loads permits decreasing the structural weight of the lifting and stabilizing surfaces. An orbiter payload penalty is caused by trajectory deviations resulting from load relief. However, the net effect of an effective load relief technique is an increase in payload capability. Atmospheric launch dynamics investigations have been carried out for different configuration types, which include expendable, straight wing, delta wing, and ballistic recoverable boosters.
Document ID
19720013232
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Patha, J. T. (Boeing Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Noess, K. A. (Boeing Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Lines, M. V. (Boeing Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Res. Center Space Shuttle Aerothermodyn. Tech. Conf., vol. 4
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Accession Number
72N20882
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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