Engineering topics

Krieger, R. J.

Publications and source records attributed to Krieger, R. J..

3 records

NASA NTRS1976

Planetary/DOD entry technology flight experiments. Volume 1: Executive summary

The feasibility of using the space shuttle to launch planetary and DoD entry flight experiments was examined. The results of the program are presented in two parts: (1) simulating outer planet environments during an earth entry test, the prediction of Jovian and earth radiative heating dominated environments, mission strategy, booster performance and entry vehicle design, and (2) the DoD entry test needs for the 1980's, the use of the space shuttle to meet these DoD test needs, modifications of test procedures as pertaining to the space shuttle, modifications to the space shuttle to accommodate DoD test missions and the unique capabilities of the space shuttle. The major findings of this program are summarized.

Christensen, H. E.↗

NASA NTRS1976

Planetary/DOD entry technology flight experiments. Volume 2: Planetary entry flight experiments

The technical feasibility of launching a high speed, earth entry vehicle from the space shuttle to advance technology for the exploration of the outer planets' atmospheres was established. Disciplines of thermodynamics, orbital mechanics, aerodynamics propulsion, structures, design, electronics and system integration focused on the goal of producing outer planet environments on a probe shaped vehicle during an earth entry. Major aspects of analysis and vehicle design studied include: planetary environments, earth entry environment capability, mission maneuvers, capabilities of shuttle upper stages, a comparison of earth entry planetary environments, experiment design and vehicle design.

Christensen, H. E.↗

NASA NTRS1976

Planetary/DOD entry technology flight experiments. Volume 4: DOD entry flight experiments

For abstract, see vol. 1.

Christensen, H. E.↗