The initial research effort was an in-depth analysis of the shuttle main engine plumes in an effort to improve the flowfield model and to enhance shuttle base heating equipment predictions during ascent. A prediction methodology code was developed incorporating the improved plume model into a predictive tool which could consider different trajectoreis and engine perfromance variables. Various plume flow model improvement studies were ongoing at the time of the 51-L accident. Since that time, base heating and plume methodology improvements have continued as part of the overall emphasis on Shuttle design assurance before resuming flight schedule.


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    Title :

    Research Study: Space Shuttle Main Engine Plume Flowfield Model


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English