The space shuttle orbiter experiments program is responsible for collecting flight data to extend the research and technology base for future aerospace vehicle design. The infrared imagery of shuttle (IRIS), catalytic surface effects, and tile gap heating experiments sponsored by Ames Research Center are part of this program. The software required to process the flight data which support these experiments is described. In addition, data analysis techniques, developed in support of the IRIS experiment, are discussed. Using the flight data base, the techniques provide information useful in analyzing and correcting problems with the experiment, and in interpreting the IRIS image obtained during the entry of the third shuttle mission.
Supporting Flight Data Analysis for Space Shuttle Orbiter Experiments at NASA Ames Research Center
1983
14 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aerothermodynamics , Space transportation system flights , Thermal protection , Manned Spacecraft , Infrared imagery , C-141 aircraft , Data processing , Aerodynamic heating , Atmospheric entry , Computer graphics , Space shuttle orbiters , Astronautics , Computer programs , Temperature distribution