Quote from: OV135 on 07/29/2014 02:04 pmWhat is this feed line next to the LO2 gaseous press line on the ET for STS-1? http://images.ksc.nasa.gov/photos/1981/high/KSC-381C-2366.03.jpg It's not on the tank for STS-7, which is the same SWET as that for STS-1. http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/2163main_sts7_et_hi.jpganti-geyser line, which was removed for STS-4
What is this feed line next to the LO2 gaseous press line on the ET for STS-1? http://images.ksc.nasa.gov/photos/1981/high/KSC-381C-2366.03.jpg It's not on the tank for STS-7, which is the same SWET as that for STS-1. http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/2163main_sts7_et_hi.jpg
Can you describe the functionality of the anti-geyser line? Asked another way, what kind of geyser did they fear may have been created?
Quote from: spacecane on 08/02/2014 04:51 pmCan you describe the functionality of the anti-geyser line? Asked another way, what kind of geyser did they fear may have been created?I've attached a pdf of a systems brief about the geyser phenomenon that will probably over answer your question.Can't seem to find any good diagrams of the original tanks, best bet is probably to google early images of the first missions and see if you can get a good image of the lines from those pics.Mark Kirkman
Does anyone know the average max Q experienced by the stack during ascent? I thinking the average of max Q calculated over all the 135 launches.
Quote from: DaveS on 08/03/2014 10:00 pmDoes anyone know the average max Q experienced by the stack during ascent? I thinking the average of max Q calculated over all the 135 launches.It's around 700 lbs/sq ft. Are you looking for more precision than that?
Quote from: Jim on 07/29/2014 02:11 pmQuote from: OV135 on 07/29/2014 02:04 pmWhat is this feed line next to the LO2 gaseous press line on the ET for STS-1? http://images.ksc.nasa.gov/photos/1981/high/KSC-381C-2366.03.jpg It's not on the tank for STS-7, which is the same SWET as that for STS-1. http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/2163main_sts7_et_hi.jpganti-geyser line, which was removed for STS-4Can you describe the functionality of the anti-geyser line? Asked another way, what kind of geyser did they fear may have been created?
How did the tail cone (for approach and landing tests) manage to fit on to the space shuttle when the body flap would get in the way of the cone's bottom wall?image illustrating my perplexionThe reason I'm asking this is because I'm making a 3D model of the cancelled Japanese space shuttle "HOPE-X", but I'm not sure on how to make the launch vehicle's payload adapter with that body flap in the way.
But how come there isn't an indent at the bottom of the tail cone in the image I posted?
I can't open the pdf. Could someone get the diagrams and photos from it please?
Quote from: Pipcard on 08/06/2014 06:22 amBut how come there isn't an indent at the bottom of the tail cone in the image I posted?There is, but the way the image is framed or zoomed makes it more difficult to see it or gain much perspective. Is that the whole image (sure looks like it's from the MDD at Dryden)?Link to a shot of buildup at KSC that shows it better (small thumbnail attached):http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/detail.cfm?mediaid=59472