The dynamical behavior of fluids, in particular the effect of surface tension on partially-filled rotating fluids (cryogenic liquid helium and helium vapor), in a full-scale Gravity Probe-B Spacecraft propellant tank without probe imposed by various frequencies of gravity jitters have been investigated. Twelve case studies of slosh wave excitation due to various frequencies of gravity jitters under different rotating speeds of propellant tank and different levels of background gravity environment have been numerically simulated. Results disclose the conditions for the excitation of large amplitude slosh waves which shall be avoided in the design of cryogenic liquid propellant system.


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    Title :

    Slosh wave excitation in a partially filled rotating tank due to gravity jitters in a microgravity environment


    Contributors:
    Hung, R. J. (author) / Lee, C. C. (author) / Leslie, F. W. (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 25 , 9-Aug


    Publication date :

    1991-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English