Reynolds-number criteria are developed for acceptable variations in Space Shuttle Orbiter entry trajectories for use in computational aeroheating analyses. The criteria determine if an existing computational fluid dynamics solution for a particular trajectory can be extrapolated to a different trajectory. The criteria development considers twelve types of computational aeroheating data, such as boundary layer thickness. For each type of datum, the allowable uncertainty contribution due to trajectory variation has been set by the Entry Aeroheating Subsystem team. Then Reynolds-number relations between trajectory variation and output uncertainty are determined. From these relations the criteria are established for the maximum allowable trajectory variations. The most restrictive criterion allows a 25% variation in Reynolds number at constant Mach number between trajectories.
Allowable Trajectory Variations for Space Shuttle Orbiter Entry-Aeroheating CFD
AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 2008 ; Honolulu, HI, United States
2008-08-18
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Allowable Trajectory Variations for Space Shuttle Orbiter Entry-Aeroheating CFD
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