The SEADS pressure model algorithm results were tested against other sources of air data, in particular, the Shuttle Best Estimated Trajectory (BET). The algorithm basis was also tested through a comparison of flight-measured pressure distribution vs the wind tunnel database. It is concluded that the successful flight of SEADS and the subsequent analysis of the data shows good agreement between BET and SEADS air data.
Shuttle Entry Air Data System (SEADS) - Optimization of preflight algorithms based on flight results
AIAA, Aerodynamic Testing Conference ; 1988 ; San Diego, CA, United States
1988-05-01
Conference paper
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English