The methods are described which are used in predicting the thermal radiation received by space shuttles, from the plumes of the main engines. Radiation to representative surface locations were predicted using the NASA gaseous plume radiation GASRAD program. The plume model is used with the radiative view factor (RAVFAC) program to predict sea level radiation at specified body points. The GASRAD program is described along with the predictions. The RAVFAC model is also discussed.


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    Title :

    Space shuttle main engine plume radiation model


    Contributors:
    Reardon, J. E. (author) / Lee, Y. C. (author)

    Publication date :

    1978-12-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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