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

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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
Photo Quality
Not Needed
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
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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