The initial research effort was an in-depth analysis of the shuttle main engine plumes in an effort to improve the flowfield model and to enhance shuttle base heating equipment predictions during ascent. A prediction methodology code was developed incorporating the improved plume model into a predictive tool which could consider different trajectoreis and engine perfromance variables. Various plume flow model improvement studies were ongoing at the time of the 51-L accident. Since that time, base heating and plume methodology improvements have continued as part of the overall emphasis on Shuttle design assurance before resuming flight schedule.


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    Titel :

    Research Study: Space Shuttle Main Engine Plume Flowfield Model. Final Report, November 20, 1981-April 1, 1988


    Beteiligte:
    R. L. Bender (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1988


    Format / Umfang :

    23 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch