NASA NTRS · 19850013565
Atmospheric environment for Space Shuttle (STS-51A) launch
Abstract
Selected atmospheric conditions observed near Space Shuttle STS-51A launch time on November 8, 1984, are summarized. Values of ambient pressure, temperature, moisture, ground winds, visual observations (cloud), and winds aloft are included. The sequence of prelaunch Jimsphere measured vertical wind profiles is reported. The final atmospheric tape, which consists of wind and thermodynamic parameters versus altitude, for STS-51A vehicle ascent was constructed. The STS-51A ascent atmospheric data tape is constructed to provide an internally consistent data set for use in postflight performance assessments.
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Johnson, D. L., Jasper, G., Hill, C. K., Batts, G. W.. 1984-12-01. Atmospheric environment for Space Shuttle (STS-51A) launch. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850013565
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