NASA NTRS · 19860004399
Atmospheric environment for Space Shuttle (STS-51D)
Abstract
A summary of selected atmospheric conditions observed near the space shuttle STS-51D launch time on April 12, 1985, at Kennedy Space Center Florida is presented. 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 given in this report. The final atmospheric tape, which consists of wind and thermodynamic parameters versus altitude, for STS-51D vehicle ascent is constructed. The STS-51D ascent atmospheric data tape is compiled by Marshall Space Flight Center's Atmospheric Sciences Division to provide an internally consistent data set for use in post-flight performance assessments.
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Jasper, G. L., Johnson, D. L., Hill, C. K., Batts, G. W.. 1985-06-01. Atmospheric environment for Space Shuttle (STS-51D). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860004399
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