The methodology and development of the Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1 Boost and Core phase Ascent loads will be presented in this paper. As is common practice, a series of fixed time/mass Finite Element Models of the vehicle were developed for the purpose of evaluating the structural loads and accelerations for particular Mach or time ranges associated with the Boost and Core phases of flight. Load contributors, which vary between bins, include the flight mechanic induced portion of the loads (e.g., Static-Elastic (STEL) or Vehicle Load Indicator (VLI) tool results), gust loads, buffet loads, Solid Rocket Booster thrust oscillations, Core Stage Engine thrust oscillations, maneuvering loads, thrust vector-related dispersions, and Programmed Test Input induced loads. Each of these load contributors will be examined in this paper, as well as the Loads Combination Equations used to generate the final loads. In addition to the typical coupled loads analysis, an Ascent loads evaluation is included in the SLS Artemis 1 Day of Launch process; a summary of this evaluation will also be presented in this paper.


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    Title :

    Methodology and Development of SLS Ascent Loads


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    Conference:

    AIAA SciTech Forum ; 2022 ; San Diego, CA, US


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    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English




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