Investigation showed that model, designed for lifting reentry from satellite orbit, had generally satisfactory longitudinal and laterial static stability characteristics; maximum lift-drag ratio was increased from about 3 to 6 by boattailing base of model.


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    Title :

    Low-speed static stability and control characteristics of model of right triangular pyramid reentry configuration


    Additional title:

    NASA -- Memo


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :