Wind tunnel tests are reported on a 0.015-scale SSV orbiter model with remote independently operated left and right elevon surfaces. Special attention was directed to definition of nonlinear aerodynamic characteristics by taking data at small increments. Six component aerodynamic force and moment and elevon position data were recorded for the space shuttle orbiter with various elevon, aileron rudder and speed brake deflection combinations over an angle of attack range from -4 deg to 32 deg at angles of sideslip of 0 deg and 3 deg. Additional tests were made over an angle of sideslip range from -6 deg to 8 deg at selected angles of attack. Test Mach numbers were 2.86, 2.90, 3.90 and 4.60 with Reynolds numbers held at a constant 2.0 x 1 million per foot. (Author)


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    Title :

    High Supersonic Stability and Control Characteristics of a 0.015-Scale (Remotely Controlled Elevon) Model 44-0 Space Shuttle Orbiter Tested in the NASA/LARC 4-Foot UPWT (Leg 2) (LA75), Volume 1


    Contributors:
    J. W. Ball (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    686 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English