Title

Effects of Outer-Space Environment Important to Simulation of Space Vehicles

Description

The results of a literature survey to define the effects of the outer-space environment important to the simulation of space vehicles are presented. The discussion is general, having not been constrained by the inclusion of specific vehicles or trajectories. Only the natural environment of space is considered and the survey is limited to the solar system with particular emphasis on the region in the near vicinity of the earth-moon system and at heights greater than 80 kilometer above the earth's surface. To specify those effects that need to be incorporated into a space training simulator, the exterior environment, its effects on the vehicle and crew, and the malfunctions that may result must be determined. These subjects are treated, along with a consideration of the adequacy of the existing data in the study. Recommendations for further study are presented.

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

ASD TR 61-201

Corporate Author

Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, Inc.

Laboratory

Behavioral Sciences Laboratory

Extent

116

Identifier

AD0269014

AD0269014

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-6858

DoD Project

6114

DoD Task

60806

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-08

Abstract

The results of a literature survey to define the effects of the outer-space environment important to the simulation of space vehicles are presented. The discussion is general, having not been constrained by the inclusion of specific vehicles or trajectories. Only the natural environment of space is considered and the survey is limited to the solar system with particular emphasis on the region in the near vicinity of the earth-moon system and at heights greater than 80 kilometer above the earth's surface. To specify those effects that need to be incorporated into a space training simulator, the exterior environment, its effects on the vehicle and crew, and the malfunctions that may result must be determined. These subjects are treated, along with a consideration of the adequacy of the existing data in the study. Recommendations for further study are presented.

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Behavioral Sciences Laboratory, Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force

Date Modified

Scanned by request submitted 3/13/2020 by a private citizen (Private Citizen)

AD Number

AD269014

Distribution Conflict

No

Provenance

AFRL/VACA

Type

report

Format

1 online resource (vii, 106 pages) : ill.

Creator

Hart, Eugene M.

Subject

Space Environments

Cosmic Rays

Electromagnetic Fields

Electromagnetic Properties

Electrostatic Fields

Flight Simulators

Gamma Rays

Gravity

Hazard

Interstellar Matter

Ions

Meteorites

Meteors

Particles

Photons

Radiation Effects

Radiation Hazards

Simulation

Solar Radiation

Space Flight

Spacecraft

Spacecraft Cabins

Training Devices

Upper Atmosphere

X Rays