Selected atmospheric conditions observed near Space Shuttle STS-41D launch time on August 30, 1984, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida are summarized. Values of ambient pressure, temperature, moisture, ground winds, visual observations (cloud), and winds aloft are included. The sequence of prelaunch Jimsphere measured vertical wind profiles is given as well as wind and thermodynamic parameters representative of surface and aloft conditions in the SRB descent/impact ocean area. Final atmospheric tapes, which consist of wind and thermodynamic parameters versus altitude, for STS-41D vehicle ascent and SRB descent/impact were constructed. The STS-41D ascent meteorological data tape was constructed by Marshall Space Flight Center's Atmospheric Science Division to provide an internally consistent data set for use in post flight performance assessments.


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    Title :

    Atmospheric Environment for Space Shuttle (STS-41D) Launch


    Contributors:
    D. L. Johnson (author) / C. K. Hill (author) / G. Jasper (author) / G. W. Batts (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    51 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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