NASA NTRS · 19890038177
On the relationship between wind profiles and the STS ascent structural loads
Abstract
The response of STS ascent structural load indicators to the wind profile is analyzed. The load indicator values versus Mach numbers are calculated with algorithms using trajectory information. The ascent load minimum margin concept is used to show that the detailed wind profile structure measured by the Jimsphere wind system is not needed to assess the STS rigid body structural wind loads.
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Smith, Orvel E., Adelfang, Stanley I., Whitehead, Douglas S.. 1989-01-01. On the relationship between wind profiles and the STS ascent structural loads. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890038177
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