The availability of the Space Transportation System has provided a unique opportunity for deployment of atmospheric entry experiments. These experiments require a trajectory design that provides a well-defined and controlled flight environment. Items addressed in this paper include control of thermal and aerodynamic loading consistent with the test objectives, maintenance of acceptable velocity-altitude conditions, and accommodation of tracking and recovery requirements. Various strategies, including constant-drag flight, equilibrium glide, and controlled linear velocity-altitude flight segments are employed to effect desired trajectory conditions. Algorithms to match thermal constraints to entry conditions and vehicle aerodynamic configuration are also discussed.


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    Title :

    Entry trajectory shaping for Shuttle-deployed experiments


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 1981 ; Albuquerque, NM


    Publication date :

    1981-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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