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Testing Facility Uncertainty Analyses for RBCC Systems TestingThe Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) engine is expected to evolve based upon past combined-cycle propulsion test experience/data and new extensive test data. Currently, it is envisioned that a portion of the component and system testing will be pursued at NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC). To realize the greatest benefit of the test data, uncertainty analyses are being performed on the relevant RBCC components and systems to be tested at NASA SSC to ascertain the needed measurement requirements. These studies pertain to the existing E-Complex test stands as well as a new facility, E-4. This paper describes the approach used in the studies and gives examples to demonstrate the approach and the usefulness of the results. Future work will greatly increase the reliability of the test data while minimizing costs by focusing expenditures in the proper areas that are critical to program success and not allowing resources to be wasted in areas that are not significant relative to overall program goals.
Document ID
20040051127
Acquisition Source
Stennis Space Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Hudson, Susan T.
(Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi State, MS, United States)
Steele, W. Glenn
(Mississippi State Univ. Mississippi State, MS, United States)
Ryan, Harry M.
(NASA Stennis Space Center Stennis Space Center, MS, United States)
Hughes, Mark S.
(NASA Stennis Space Center Stennis Space Center, MS, United States)
Hammond, J. Matt
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
June 19, 2002
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
SE-2002-06-0051-SSC
Meeting Information
Meeting: 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States
Start Date: July 7, 2002
End Date: July 10, 2002
Sponsors: American Society for Electrical Engineers, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS13-98033
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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