The concept of utilizing the Space Shuttle Orbiter as an aerodynamic flight research vehicle is discussed. The orbiter's planned flight frequency and its complex flight control system provide an unprecedented flight research potential. This paper defines the orbiter's flight environment and applicable baseline systems, their capabilities and limitations, as well as those instrument systems required to augment the baseline capability. These required systems, which are being developed under NASA's Orbiter Experiments Program (OEX) are the Aerodynamic Coefficient Identification Package (ACIP), Shuttle Entry Air Data System (SEADS), and the Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer (SUMS). Finally, the need for and capability of launching payloads from the orbiter to extend the research potential beyond the orbiter configuration and/or environment is defined.


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    Title :

    The Space Shuttle Orbiter and aerodynamic testing


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerodynamic Testing Conference ; 1978 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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