The space shuttle orbiter experiments program is responsible for collecting flight data to extend the research and technology base for future aerospace vehicle design. The infrared imagery of shuttle (IRIS), catalytic surface effects, and tile gap heating experiments sponsored by Ames Research Center are part of this program. The software required to process the flight data which support these experiments is described. In addition, data analysis techniques, developed in support of the IRIS experiment, are discussed. Using the flight data base, the techniques provide information useful in analyzing and correcting problems with the experiment, and in interpreting the IRIS image obtained during the entry of the third shuttle mission.
Supporting Flight Data Analysis for Space Shuttle Orbiter Experiments at NASA Ames Research Center
1983
14 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Astronautics , Aerothermodynamics , Computer programs , Data processing , Infrared imagery , Space shuttle orbiters , Space transportation system flights , Aerodynamic heating , Atmospheric entry , C-141 aircraft , Computer graphics , Temperature distribution , Thermal protection