The extent of the influence of the propulsion system exhaust plumes on the vehicle performance and control characteristics is a complex function of vehicle geometry, propulsion system geometry, engine operating conditions and vehicle flight trajectory were investigated. Analytical support of the plume technology test program was directed at the two latter problem areas: (1) definition of the full-scale exhaust plume characteristics, (2) application of appropriate similarity parameters; and (3) analysis of wind tunnel test data. Verification of the two-phase plume and plume impingement models was directed toward the definition of the full-scale exhaust plume characteristics and the separation motor impingement problem.
Space Shuttle Plume and Plume Impingement Study
1977
11 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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