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Vonderesch, A. H.

Publications and source records attributed to Vonderesch, A. H..

5 records

NASA NTRS1972

Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 1: Executive summary

The factors affecting the choice of the 156 inch diameter, parallel burn, solid propellant rocket engine for use with the space shuttle booster are presented. Primary considerations leading to the selection are: (1) low booster vehicle cost, (2) the largest proven transportable system, (3) a demonstrated design, (4) recovery/reuse is feasible, (5) abort can be easily accomplished, and (6) ecological effects are minor.

Vonderesch, A. H.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 2 book 2: Supporting research and technology

The baseline SRM design for the space shuttle employs proven technology based on actual motor firings. Supporting research and technology are therefore required only to address system technology that is specific to the shuttle requirements, and that is needed for optimization of design features. Eight programs are recommended to meet these requirements.

Vonderesch, A. H.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 2, book 3, addendum 1: Cost estimating data

A second iteration of the program baseline configuration and cost for the solid propellant rocket engines used with the space shuttle booster system is presented. The purpose of the study was to ensure that total program costs were complete and to review areas where costs might be overly conservative and could be reduced. Labor and material were analyzed in more depth, more definition was prepared to separate recurring from nonrecurring costs, and the operations portions of the engine and stage were separated into more identifiable activities.

Vonderesch, A. H.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 3: Program acquisition planning

Plans for conducting Phase C/D for a solid rocket motor booster vehicle are presented. Methods for conducting this program with details of scheduling, testing, and program management and control are included. The requirements of the space shuttle program to deliver a minimum cost/maximum reliability booster vehicle are examined.

Vonderesch, A. H.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 4: Mass properties report

Mass properties data for the 156 inch diameter, parallel burn, solid propellant rocket engine for the space shuttle booster are presented. Design ground rules and assumptions applicable to generation of the mass properties data are described, together with pertinent data sources.

Vonderesch, A. H.↗