Accession Number:

AD0856691

Title:

The Hypersonic Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Gemini Re-Entry Module Based on a Statistical Analysis of Wind Tunnel Test Data,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CA EL SEGUNDO TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Pershing, Bernard M.

Report Date:

1968-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

67.0

Abstract:

A set of hypersonic aerodynamic characteristics has been obtained for the Gemini re-entry module by a least squares curve fit of the appropriate ground test data to equation forms which are based on the related flow phenomena and simulation requirements.

Descriptors:

• *REENTRY VEHICLES
• *SPACE STATIONS
• *MANNED SPACECRAFT
• ATMOSPHERE ENTRY
• PREDICTIONS
• LOADS(FORCES)
• THEORY
• ANGLE OF ATTACK
• CONFIGURATIONS
• HEAT SHIELDS
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
• HYPERSONIC CHARACTERISTICS
• AERODYNAMIC HEATING
• HYPERSONIC TEST VEHICLES
• HYPERSONIC WIND TUNNELS
• PLASMA SHEATHS
• FLARED AFTERBODIES

Subject Categories:

• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE