Aerothermodynamics, encompassing aerodynamics, aeroheating, and fluid dynamic and physical processes, is the genesis for the design and development of advanced space transportation vehicles. It provides crucial information to other disciplines involved in the development process such as structures, materials, propulsion, and avionics. Sources of aerothermodynamic information include ground-based facilities, computational fluid dynamic (CFD) and engineering computer codes, and flight experiments. Utilization of this triad is required to provide the optimum requirements while reducing undue design conservatism, risk, and cost. This paper discusses the role of ground-based facilities in the design of future space transportation system concepts. Testing methodology is addressed, including the iterative approach often required for the assessment and optimization of configurations from an aerothermodynamic perspective. The influence of vehicle shape and the transition from parametric studies for optimization to benchmark studies for final design and establishment of the flight data book is discussed. Future aerothermodynamic testing requirements including the need for new facilities are also presented.


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    Title :

    Aerothermodynamic Testing Requirements for Future Space Transportation Systems


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    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Aerothermodynamic Testing Requirements for Future Space Transportation Systems

    Paulson, J. W. / Miller, C. G. / North Atlantic Treaty Organization et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995


    Aerothermodynamic testing requirements for future space transportation systems

    Paulson, John W., Jr. / Miller, Charles G., III | NTRS | 1995