Extensive wind tunnel tests were conducted to establish the preflight aerodynamics of the Shuttle vehicle. This paper presents the longitudinal, short-period aerodynamics of the space shuttle Columbia as determined from flight test data. These flight-determined results are compared with the preflight predictions, and areas of agreement or disagreement are noted. In addition to the short-period aerodynamics, the pitch RCS effectiveness was determined.


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    Title :

    Summary of Longitudinal Stability and Control Parameters as Determined from Space Shuttle Columbia Flight Test Data


    Contributors:
    W. T. Suit (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    25 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English