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.
Low-speed static stability and control characteristics of model of right triangular pyramid reentry configuration
NASA -- Memo
National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Memorandums ; Memo n 4-11-59L
1959
15 pages
Report
English
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