Use of staged solid-propellant rocket vehicle that is capable of achieving high-velocity, long-duration environments unavailable at ground-based facilities is proposed for aerodynamic flight testing; only operational or near-operational, aerodynamically stabilized vehicles operating within atmosphere are considered which include single-stage meteorological rockets with 10-lb payloads, up to rockets with 200-lb payloads; attainable test spectrum is governed by rocket motors, payload weight, and drag; use of such vehicles, operation problems, and approximate costs are discussed.


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    Title :

    Unguided solid rocket for aerodynamic testing


    Additional title:

    Astronautics Aeronautics


    Contributors:
    Sandahl, C.A. (author) / Raper, J.L. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English