Experimental aerodynamic investigations were conducted on a scale model of the space shuttle orbiter, Configuration 140A/B. The objectives of this test were to: 1) verify supersonic stability and control characteristics, 2) analyze aerodynamic problem areas, 3) verify control surface effectiveness, and 4) investigate Reynolds number effects. Six-component aerodynamic force and moment data were recorded over an angle of attack range from 22 deg to 46 deg at a constant sideslip angle of 0 deg. The test Mach number was varied from 5.3 to 7.3 to 10.3. The Reynolds number per unit length was varied from 805,000 to 10 million per foot. (Author)


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    Title :

    Results of Investigations on a 0.015-Scale Model (49-0) of the Space Shuttle Orbiter in the NASA/Ames 3.5-Foot Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (OA87)


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    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    322 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English