Altitude Simulation in Saturn S-IV Stage Testing Space Propulsion Branch, Douglas Aircraft Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Hofferth, D. D., author.

Conference Name:

SAE World Congress & Exhibition (1964-01-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1964

Summary:

The Douglas Aircraft Company has been involved in testing the Saturn S-IV stage at the Sacramento Test Center for the past two years. The propulsion system for the S-IV stage consists of six Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company rocket engines specifically designed for high-altitude start and operation. During static firing tests of this engine at sea level, a steam jet ejector in combination with a diffuser is used to simulate altitude conditions. The intent of this paper is to examine the performance of this altitude simulation system, and to discuss the problems encountered in making it operational

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Publisher Number:

640282

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