Aerothermal Evaluation of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster and Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Protection System.

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Abstract:

Samples of insulation materials under consideration for use on the various protuberances of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters and Solid Rocket Motors were tested to evaluate their survivability at simulated flight heating levels. Heat transfer calibration data were obtained by use of the thin-skin technique on several protuberance configurations. All tests were conducted in the VKF Tunnel C.

Author(s):
Ievalts, John O. ; Spinetti, Robert L.
Author Organization(s):
ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFS TN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Dec 77-Jan 79,
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with ARO, Inc., Tullahoma, TN.
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AEDC-TSR-79-V12
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SPACE SHUTTLES, *BOOSTER ROCKET ENGINES, *AERODYNAMIC HEATING, HEAT TRANSFER, DATA BASES, SURVIVAL(GENERAL), WIND TUNNEL TESTS, CALIBRATION, FLIGHT SIMULATION, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, THERMAL INSULATION, PROTUBERANCES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Thermodynamics, Solid Propellant Rocket Engines, Unmanned Spacecraft, Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry
Keyword(s):
LPN ARO V41C V9
Report Date:
1979 Mar 01