Wind-tunnel testing ground rules are discussed together with questions of orbiter heating, orbiter aerodynamics, flow fields, and ascent configurations. Aerodynamic heating is not expected to be of concern during ascent prior to solid rocket booster staging because of the relatively low staging velocity. It is pointed out that aerothermodynamics technology for the Space Shuttle orbiter has a three-year data base and is in hand. As shuttle support requirements diminish, and more effort can be brought to bear on advanced studies, advanced aerospace vehicle types, and their potential mission and operational requirements, will be explored in increasing depth.


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    Title :

    Aerothermodynamic technology for Space Shuttle - and beyond.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Annual Meeting and Technical Display ; 1973 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1973-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :