The Shuttle Program development schedule and the management decision to perform an orbital, manned mission on the first launch resulted in a requirement to develop realistic aerodynamic uncertainties for the preflight aerodynamic predictions. This paper addresses the methodology in developing two types of aerodynamic uncertainties. One involves the ability to reproduce aerodynamic results between various wind tunnel tests. The second addresses the difference between preflight aerodynamic predictions and flight results derived from analysis of past aircraft programs. Both types of uncertainties for pitching moment, lateral-directional stability, rudder power, and aileron power are presented. In addition, the application of uncertainties to flight control design and fight test planning is briefly reviewed.


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    Title :

    The development of aerodynamic uncertainties for the space shuttle orbiter


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    Publication date :

    1983-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







    Space Shuttle orbiter aerodynamic development

    SURBER, T. / OLSEN, D. | AIAA | 1974


    Space Shuttle Orbiter Aerodynamic Development

    T.E. Surber / D.C. Olsen | AIAA | 1978