The development of methodologies, techniques, and tools for analysis and simulation of multi-body separation is critically needed for successful design and operation of next generation launch vehicles. As a part of this activity, ConSep simulation tool is being developed. ConSep is a generic MATLAB-based front-and-back-end to the commercially available ADAMS. solver, an industry standard package for solving multi-body dynamic problems. This paper discusses the 3-body separation capability in ConSep and its application to the separation of the Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) from the External Tank (ET) and the Orbiter. The results are compared with STS-1 flight data.


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    Title :

    Simulation and Analyses of Multi-Body Separation in Launch Vehicle Staging Environment


    Contributors:
    B. N. Pamadi (author) / N. J. Hotchko (author) / J. Samareh (author) / P. F. Covell (author) / P. V. Tartabini (author)

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    40 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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