Hermes Spaceplane in MBB Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamics Engineers Determine Optimum Configuration for Safe Gliding After Re‐Entry into Atmosphere

Abstract

FIRST flow measurements are being carried out on a model of the European spaceplane Hermes in the MBB Transport Aircraft Group's Bremen wind tunnel. As part of the Hermes preliminary development program MBB is responsible for performing a comprehensive series of measurements on models of different sizes to determine the optimum spaceplane and configuration for atmospheric flight. The measurements are being undertaken in a number of industrial wind tunnels owned by European aerospace companies and in research institutes.

Citation

(1988), "Hermes Spaceplane in MBB Wind Tunnel: Aerodynamics Engineers Determine Optimum Configuration for Safe Gliding After Re‐Entry into Atmosphere", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 60 No. 3, pp. 10-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb036582