Title

High Temperature Investigation of Various Crew Escape Concepts for the Reentry Flight Regime

Date

1964

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AFFDL TR 64-161

Creator

Cohan, C. J.

Campbell, G.

Herman, W.

Nugent, W.

Heathman, J.

Corporate Author

General Dynamics Corporation

Laboratory

Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Extent

300

NTRL Accession Number

AD461713

Identifier

AD0461713

Access Rights

Notice(s)

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(615)-1131

DoD Task

136203

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

AFFDL LTR

Abstract

This report presents the results of an analysis of escape system separation techniques from a maximum heating re-entry trajectory. Four escape capsule concepts applicable to a lifting type flight vehicle were considered. These are (1) a separable-noise ballistic body; (2) a separablenose lifting body; (3) a pod capsule; (4) a turnaround capsule. The objective of the study was to determine the applicability of these capsules and various thermal protection schemes to providing escape capability from the maximum heating point of a typical lifting re-entry trajectory. The compatibility of escape techniques developed at the maximum heating point with providing escape capability throughout the complete mission profile was also investigated. It was determined that all concepts except the turnaround capsule could provide escape capability throughout the mission.

Report Availability

Full text available

DoD Project

1362 - Crew Escape for Flight Vehicles

Date Issued

1964-11

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource