This paper describes an approach which was used to predict Ares I-X launch vehicle structural airloads and controllability prior to launch. This prediction along with the proper application of protection for variations in key environment and trajectory parameters was used to predict the potential for the launch trajectory to stay within the integrated vehicle certification envelopes. This data was applied by the launch team as a key element of the launch day go/no-go recommendation. NASA s Space Shuttle and the heavy lift versions of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles assessments require the use of a high fidelity wind measurement which limits the number of wind measurement sources which can be used for a pre-launch go/no-go assessment. The approach described in this paper has the potential to allow the pre-launch assessment team to use wind measurements from a number of additional sources which will enhance launch availability and also has the potential to improve mission assurance and enhance safety
Use of Smoothed Measured Winds to Predict and Assess Launch Environments
AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference ; 2011 ; Portland, OR, United States
2011-08-11
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Use of Smoothed Measured Winds to Predict and Assess Launch Environments
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2011
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British Library Conference Proceedings | 2011
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