Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Jan 1999
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Space technology and applications international forum -1999. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 458, pp. 1106-1119 (1999).
Statistics
Applications
Spaceborne And Space Research Instruments, Apparatus, And Components
Scientific paper
Future launch vehicles must be lightweight, fully reusable and easily maintained if low-cost access to space is to be achieved. The goal of achieving an economically viable Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is not easily achieved and success will depend to a large extent on having an integrated and optimized total system. A series of trade studies were performed to meet three objectives. First, to provide structural weights and parametric weight equations as inputs to configuration-level trade studies. Second, to identify, assess and quantify major weight drivers for the RLV airframe. Third, using information on major weight drivers, and considering the RLV as an integrated thermal structure (composed of thrust structures, tanks, thermal protection system, insulation and control surfaces), identify and assess new and innovative approaches or concepts that have the potential for either reducing airframe weight, improving operability, and/or reducing cost.
Dorsey John T.
Martin Carl
Rivers Kevin
Smith Russell
Wu Chauncey
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