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Preliminary Design and Experimental Investigation of the FDL-5A Unmanned High L/D Spacecraft: Part II - Parametric Configuration Development and Evaluation

Title: Preliminary Design and Experimental Investigation of the FDL-5A Unmanned High L/D Spacecraft: Part II - Parametric Configuration Development and Evaluation
Date: 1968
Index Abstract: Coming Soon
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Report Number: AFFDL TR 68-24 Part 2
Creator: Ehrlich, C. F.; Guard, F. L.
Corporate Author: Lockheed-California Company
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent: 160
Identifier: AD0390194
Access Rights: This document is subject to special export controls, etc.
Distribution Classification: 1
Contract: AF 33(615)-5241
DoD Project: 1366
DoD Task: 136616
DTIC Record Exists: Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence: PER AFWAL ltr
Special Scanning Requirements: Lots of fold out pages
Abstract: The derivation of two volumetric efficient high L/D entry vehicles is described. Parametric trades in the areas of aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics are discussed and selected parameters are identified. Alternate modes of vehicle recovery are described and the effect on vehicle design determined. The evolution of the FDL-5 configuration selected for wind tunnel testing is described through the presentation of a series of intermediate configurations.
Report Availability: Full text available
Date Issued: 1968-03
Provenance: AFRL/VACA
Type: report
Format: 1 online resource