Evaluation Test of Centaur Rate Group Operation in High Altitude Chamber. Drawing No. 55-40001,

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Abstract:

A typical mission of the Centaur vehicle calls for operation of the autopilot during high altitude environmental conditions. It is important that the rate group package and other autopilot packages reach a stabilized operating temperature at which the operating characteristics of the autopilot are not adversely affected. This test, therefore, was performed to test the rate group package under simulated high altitude conditions, consisting of the low absolute pressure of high altitudes and the thermal radiation heat sink effect of space. No solar radiation was simulated. Author

Author(s):
Blanchard, D. D.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA
Pagination:
0020

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GDA-55A1384
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LAUNCH VEHICLES, *AUTOMATIC PILOTS, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS, HIGH ALTITUDE, SIMULATION, THERMAL STABILITY, DETECTORS, THERMAL INSULATION, METAL COATINGS, GOLD, SILVER, PAINTS, TEMPERATURE, SHIELDING, HEAT SINKS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles
Keyword(s):
CENTAUR
Report Date:
1962 Mar 13