A method of determining orbiter and carrier total aerodynamic coefficients from load cell measurements is required to support the inert and the captive active flights of the ALT program. A set of equations expressing the orbiter and carrier total aerodynamic coefficients in terms of the load cell measurements, the sensed dynamics of the Boeing 747 (carrier) aircraft, and the relative geometry of the orbiter/carrier is derived.


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    Title :

    Determination of Orbiter and Carrier Aerodynamic Coefficients from Load Cell Measurements


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    Publication date :

    1976-03-22


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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