The overall capability is described and delineated of a new digital computer program for simulation of space shuttle vehicle staging maneuvers. The important distinctive feature of the program is that it enables simulation of linkage-type separation devices (as well as all the more usual types) and includes the effects of interference aerodynamics and thrust impingement. A general flow description and a moderately detailed description of the major simulation components are presented. Some typical simulation results are shown, and the flexibility and growth potential of the basic simulation are discussed.
Space shuttle staging simulation
1971-12-27
Report
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English
Space Shuttle Staging Simulation
NTIS | 1971
|Space shuttle staging dynamics
NTRS | 1970
|Space shuttle/space station docking simulation
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