Title

Dynamics Of A Space Module Impacting Water

Authors

Authors

J. R. Brooks;L. A. Anderson

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Spacecr. Rockets

Keywords

Engineering, Aerospace

Abstract

The dynamic response of a Water Landing Space Module (WLSM) during impact upon water was investigated. A 1/5th-scale model was tested in a water tank and the results were compared with those attained using analytic-al techniques and computer simulations. A knowledge of the response of the WLSM during impact is necessary to identify design choices that are within the physical limitations of crew members and materials. The purpose of this research was to use simulations to establish trends that occur when the variables of entry speed, angle,and weight are varied. Results suggest which initial conditions of the full-scale WLSM keep impact accelerations under specified limits.

Journal Title

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Volume

31

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

509

Last Page

515

WOS Identifier

WOS:A1994NU61100023

ISSN

0022-4650

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