NASA NTRS · 19760007993
Supersonic dynamic stability characteristics of a space shuttle orbiter
Abstract
Supersonic forced-oscillation tests of a 0.0165-scale model of a modified 089B Rockwell International shuttle orbiter were conducted in a wind tunnel for several configurations over a Mach range from 1.6 to 4.63. The tests covered angles of attack up to 30 deg. The period and damping of the basic unaugmented vehicle were calculated along the entry trajectory using the measured damping results. Some parameter analysis was made with the measured dynamic derivatives. Photographs of the test configurations and test equipment are shown.
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Freeman, D. C., Jr., Boyden, R. P., Davenport, E. E.. 1976-01-01. Supersonic dynamic stability characteristics of a space shuttle orbiter. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760007993
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