The aerodynamic data that were derived in 1967 from the analysis of flight-generated data for the Gemini entry module are presented. These data represent the aerodynamic characteristics exhibited by the vehicle during the entry portion of Gemini 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 missions. For the Gemini, 5, 8, 10, 11, and 12 missions, the flight-generated lift-to-drag ratios and corresponding angles of attack are compared with the wind tunnel data. These comparisons show that the flight generated lift-to-drag ratios are consistently lower than were anticipated from the tunnel data. Numerous data uncertainties are cited that provide an insight into the problems that are related to an analysis of flight data developed from instrumentation systems, the primary functions of which are other than the evaluation of flight aerodynamic performance. (Author)


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    Titel :

    Summary Analysis of the Gemini Entry Aerodynamics


    Beteiligte:
    A. M. Whitnah (Autor:in) / D. B. Howes (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1972


    Format / Umfang :

    51 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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