A combined analytical/empirical approach was studied in an effort to define the plume simulation parameters for base flow. For design purposes, rocket exhaust simulation (i.e., plume simulation) is determined by wind tunnel testing. Cold gas testing was concluded to be a cost and schedule effective data base of substantial scope. The results fell short of the target, although work conducted was conclusive and advanced the state of the art. Comparisons of wind tunnel predictions with Space Transportation System (STS) flight data showed considerable differences. However, a review of the technology program data base has yielded an additional parameter that may correlate flight and cold gas test data. Data from the plume technology program and the NASA test flights are presented to substantiate the proposed simulation parameters.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Plume base flow simulation technology


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1983-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Numerical Simulation of Base-Flow/Plume Interaction

    Matesanz, A. / Valazquez, A. / Perales, J. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998


    Numerical Simulation of Base-Flow/Plume Interaction

    Matesanz, A. / Valazquez, A. / Perales, J. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998


    Numerical simulation of base-flow/plume interaction

    Matesanz, A. / Velazquez, A. / Perales, J. et al. | AIAA | 1998