SSV Generic OFT first stage ascent base convective heating environments

Abstract

Space Shuttle Vehicle (SSV) base convective heating environments during the recirculated flow time segment of first stage ascent were determined for the Generic OFT trajectory and performance conditions. These environments are presented in the attachments as cold wall convective heat transfer coefficients for individual or groups of design points for all affected SSV base surfaces. Two gas recovery temperatures applicable to upper and lower base region surfaces are also included. The environments were based upon magnitudes and trends from analysis of data taken during Base Heating Tests IH-39, IH-75, and IH-83. The plume heating trajectory and performance data were supplied by Rockwell International for both the OFT-1 Generic Mission A and Mission C.