The objective of the test was to generate a detailed aerodynamic data base which can be used to substantiate the aerodynamic design data book for the current shuttle orbiter configuration. Special attention was directed to definition of nonlinear aerodynamic characteristics by taking data at small increments in Mach number, angle of attack, and elevon position. Six-component aerodynamic force and moment and elevon position data were recorded over an angle-of-attack range from -4 deg to 20 deg, at angles of sideslip of 0 deg and 2 deg. The test Mach numbers were from 0.35 to 1.20. The Reynolds number for most of the test was held at a constant 3.5 million per foot. (Author)


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    Title :

    Transonic Stability and Control Characteristics of a 0.015-Scale (Remotely Controlled Elevon) Model 44-0 of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Tested in the NASA/Larc 8 Foot Tpt (LA62)


    Contributors:
    J. D. Gamble (author) / M. L. Buhl (author) / H. Parrell (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    589 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English