A method was developed to generate the surface coordinates of body shapes suitable for aeroassisted, orbital-transfer vehicles (AOTVs) by extending bent biconic geometries. Lift, drag, and longitudinal moments were calculated for the bodies using Newtonian flow theory. These techniques were applied to symmetric and asymmetric aerobraking vehicles, and to an aeromaneuvering vehicle with high L/D. Results for aerobraking applications indicate that a 70 deg, fore half cone angle with a spherically blunted nose, rounded edges, and a slight asymmetry would be appropriate. Moreover, results show that an aeromaneuvering vehicle with L/D 2.0, and with sufficient stability, is feasible.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic characteristics of generalized bent biconic bodies for aero-assisted, orbital-transfer vehicles


    Contributors:
    Davies, C. B. (author) / Park, C. (author)

    Publication date :

    1983-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English