This paper presents an analysis of data obtained from wind tunnel tests of the aerodynamic interference induced by the reaction control system jets on Space Shuttle orbiter configurations. The test data was obtained using cold gas simulation techniques with nozzles scaled to match jet exit momentum ratio as the primary parameter at Mach numbers from 2.5 to 10. Significant induced effects have been found that degrade the performance of the pitch and roll reaction controls and that induce cross-coupling effects for yaw reaction control. Analysis of the induced data shows good correlation with jet exit momentum ratio.


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    Title :

    Reaction control system plume flow field interaction effects on the Space Shuttle orbiter


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    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Society of Automotive Engineers, Propulsion Conference ; 1974 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1974-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English