The aerodynamic characteristics of some lifting reentry concepts are examined with a view to the applicability of such concepts to the design of possible transatmospheric vehicles (TAV). A considerable amount of research has been done in past years with vehicle concepts suitable for manned atmospheric-entry, atmospheric flight, and landing. Some of the features of these concepts that permit flight in or out of the atmosphere with maneuver capability should be useful in the mission requirements of TAV's. The concepts illustrated include some hypersonic-body shapes with and without variable geometry surfaces, and a blunt lifting-body configuration. The merits of these concepts relative to the aerodynamic behavior of a TAV are discussed.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic characteristics of some lifting reentry concepts applicable to transatmospheric vehicle design studies


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA Appl. Aerodyn. Conf., ; 1984 ; Seattle, WA, United States


    Publication date :

    1984-12-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English