Saturn project
Launch vehicles
History
Thor
This history is intended as a quick orientation source and as a ready-reference for review of the Thor and its systems. The report briefly states the development of Thor, summarizes and chronicles Thor missile and booster launchings, provides illustrations and descriptions of the vehicle systems, relates their genealogy, explains some of the performance capabilities of the Thor and Thor-based vehicles used, and focuses attention to the exploration of space by Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.
Douglas Aircraft Company. Missile and Space Systems Division
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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Reports
"The use of wind shears in the design of aerospace vehicles."
Saturn launch vehicles--Aerodynamics
Wind effects
Turbulence
Saturn 5 launch vehicles
Wind profiles
Prepared for presentation at the 23rd Meeting of the Structures and Materials Panel, AGARD, October 4-11,1966, ONERA, Paris, France.; ABSTRACT: The relative influence of various wind profile properties and disturbances on launch vehicle flight dynamic response is studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the influence of wind shears and turbulence on dynamic response during the boost phase of the flight. Four hundred and seven individual detailed (Jimsphere) wind profiles are the primary wind inputs for this analysis. Time response of the vehicle to each profile is computed and a statistical evaluation of the results made. Results are obtained for the Saturn V space vehicle and conclusions drawn as to the relative influence of wind shears and turbulence vs the degree of refinement of the dynamic model of the space vehicle.
Ryan, Robert S.
Essays
"The uprated Saturn I - its growth potential & future role in space."
Apollo project
Saturn launch vehicles--Design and construction
Saturn 1 launch vehicles
Apollo spacecraft
Remarks by Vaino J. Vehko, Director of Engineering, Chrysler Corporation Space Division at 30th Annual Meeting, Aviation/Space Writers Association, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vehko, Vaino J.
Speeches
"The toughest weld of all" S-II stage manufacturing.
Saturn launch vehicles
Welding
Saturn S-2 stage
Article explores the outer layer of the Saturn S-II along side its benefits and complications. Contains poorly rendered images displaying the process.
NAR, Skyline
North American Rockwell Corporation. Space Division
Articles
"The role of simulation in the development of an automatic checkout system"
Saturn launch vehicles--Testing
Automatic test equipment
Space vehicles--Testing--Computer simulation
For publication in Luftfahrttechnik Raumfahrttechnik. Discusses the uses and advantages to using simulations.
Meister, George F.
Saturn--Planet
Convection
One of the orange Aid Preprint Series in Nuclear Astrophysics by W. B. Hubbard, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California.; Argues that the Saturnian models are flawed as their predictions do not line up with detected gravitational events.
Huffard, W. B.
"The production of large tanks for cryogenic fuels"
Liquid propellant rockets--Fuel tanks
Materials
Cryogenic tanks
Archive copy is a poor photocopy. Prepared for presentation at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Raketentechnik und Raumfahrt. (German Society for Rocket Technology and Astronautics). Given by E. Harpoothian, Chief Engineer, Structures Department, Development Engineering.; Tanks for cryogenic fluids, as used in the Saturn space vehicles, have reached an advanced stage of design and development. Many of the structural features of the NASA/Douglas Saturn tanks, fabricated of 2014-T6 aluminum alloy, were first developed for the booster of the Thor ballistic missile, which later found extensive use in putting space vehicles into orbit. There is a mutual dependence of important factors related to design concepts, selection of materials, processing techniques, and fabrication methods. It is shown that this mutual dependence must be considered if a successful vehicle is to emerge from design and development. Details of vehicle structure, provision for insulation, and manufacturing methods are presented. Criteria for the selection of materials is shown to be dependent on strength, ductility, weldability, toughness, fabricability, behavior at cryogenic temperatures, and on manufacturing methods and inspection techniques.
Harpoothian, E.
Designs
Management
Logistics
Included in "First Annual Logistics Management Symposium," Huntsville, Alabama; Archive copy is a poor photocopy. Describes the stages of rocket-development/launch and the logistical problems with each.
Rudolph, Arthur Louis Hugo
Catalogs
Theoretical liquid propellant performance calculations
Thermodynamics
Archive copy is a photocopy.; The purpose of these writings is to compile in one volume the basic elements of thermodynamics and gas dynamics which are useful in the evaluation of thrust chamber performance. It is presumed that the reader will have had an elementary course in thermodynamics and gas dynamics. The discussion of topics useful in evaluating thrust chamber performance is, of necessity, limited to these physical effects amenable to other areas that are as yet in the research stage of development. The author would like to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to Mr. G. S. Gill for many stimulating discussions on this subject. Thanks are due to Mr. D. J. Kuyper for permission to utilize his discussion on elastic-plastic strain and its application to nozzle throat area change. Finally, the author wishes to express his gratitude to his wife, Alice, who typed the bulk of the manuscript.
Misko, George
Physics
Design analysis
Documentation
Handwritten in pencil on the document. Describes the layout and function of various sections of the Apollo lunar module.
Grumman
Descriptions
"A 'Zero Stage' for the Saturn IB Launch Vehicle."
Solid propellant rockets
Saturn 1B launch vehicles
Spacecraft propulsion
To meet the demands of increasing payload size and weight, and to fill the large payload gap between the Saturn IB and Saturn V, a number of methods of uprating the Saturn IB have been studied by NASA and Chrysler Corp. of providing increased payload capability is discussed in this paper. Four 120 in. United Technology Center UA-1205 solid propellant motors, originally developed for the Air Force Titan III program, are clustered around the S-IB first stage of the Saturn IB launch vehicle. These four solid propellant motors provide the total thrust for liftoff of the vehicle, with S-IB stage ignition occurring just prior to burn-out and separation of the solid propellant motors. The term "Zero Stage" is applied to this added stage.
Ruhland, William E.
"X-ray television inspection of aerospace weldments : Television x-ray image enlargement system for inspection."
Welded joints--Testing
Quality control
X-ray inspection
A sensitive new television X-ray image enlargement system has been developed under sponsorship of Watertown Arsenal Laboratories (Army Materials Research Agency) by the Department of Welding Engineering of The Ohio State University. Now commercially-available through Philips Electronics Instruments (Norelco), complete systems have been in service since January 1963 in aerospace, electronic, and other facilities. Such users report highly- satisfactory performance and unusual reliability in service. The new X-ray system permits in-motion or stationary examination of critical aerospace materials, components, and systems such as sheet materials, weldments, brazed joints, electronic components, printed circuit assemblies, small mechanisms, and biological specimens.
McMaster, Robert Charles
"Why internal insulation for the Saturn S-IV liquid hydrogen tank?."
Liquid propellant rockets
Propellant tanks
Fuel tanks--Linings
Saturn S-4 stage
Prepared for presentation at the Cryogenic Engineering Conference, Los Angeles, California, August 14-16, 1962.; There is no page 8.
Herstine, Glen L.
Presentations
"Where are we going in space management."
Astronautics--Systems engineering
Project management
Presented to the First Space Congress, Cocoa Beach, Florida, April 21, 1964 by Joseph H. Reed, Chief, Management Analysis Office, Executive Staff, Marshall Space Flight Center at the request of the Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight, NASA
Reed, Joseph H.
Space race
Space flight to the moon
Astronautics--United States
Astronautics--Soviet Union
Interview
Partial article discussing the United States' victories in the space-race over Russia.
General Electric Company. Missile and Space Division
Challenge G. E.
Interviews
"Welding for aerospace application : a panel discussion."
Aerospace industries
Standards
Original is a photocopy; W. A. Wilson, Chairman; Russell Meredith, North American Aviation; Robert Hackman, Linde Company; Frank Wallace, Pratt-Whitney Aircraft; P.G. Parks, NASA, MSFC; G. O. Hoglund, Aluminum Company of America.
Wilson, W. A.
Transcriptions
"Welding cryogenic materials for aerospace applications."
Liquid propellant rockets--Fuel tanks--Design and construction
Cryogenic propellant rocket engine hardware and the related test facilities will be described. Methods used for selection of alloys for liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen service will be discussed. Unique equipment and welding procedures are reviewed with emphasis on welding problems and their solutions to assure reliable hardware and facilities. Examples of specific welding procedures and methods of quality assurance will be given for joining application ranging in size from .001" to 11" thick sections.
Still Image
Photographs
"Von Braun's move ended Moon-Bug NASA dispute: rocket pioneer had favored earth-orbital rendezvous plan."
Moon
NASA space programs
Silcock, Bryan
Newspapers
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George C. Marshall Space Flight Center--Visual aids
Slides
Indexes
This document includes revisions. There are missing pages from page 237-238. This reference document catalogues all MSFC oriented visual aids filed in the Visual Aids Library of Marshall Space Flight Center. These visual aids are updated by the Graphic Engineering & Models Branch, Industrial Operations Program Management Information Office, and the Research and Development Operations Management Office. The purpose of the Visual Aids Library is to provide management data visuals in the form of slides (3 X 4 and 2 X 2), or black and white prints, to MSFC offices and laboratories, and other centers, who have a valid requirement. The visual aids are issued on a loan basis in order to obtain as wide a use for each visual and to assure that the latest revisions are incorporated in the issued item. Visuals may be ordered from the Visual Aids Library, located on the 10th floor of building 4200 (Phone 876-7237, 876-6960, 876-0983). In addition to the visuals published in this book, photographs from prime contractors are available from Industrial Operations, Program Management Information Office, Room 621, building 4201. Visuals with erroneous or obsolete information should be brought to the attention of the Visual Aids Library, preferably in writing, so that corrections can be made immediately. This publication will be kept current through distribution of pages of new visuals and notification will be made on obsolete visuals so they may be crossed out in the catalogue. Comments and suggestions concerning this publication will be greatly appreciated. Changes in the distribution lists should be directed to Mr. Gordon 0. Willhite, or Mrs. Opal Tabor, Visual Aids Library, MS-G.
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. Management Services Office
Pictures
"Vibration and acoustic environment characteristics of the Saturn V launch vehicle."
Saturn launch vehicles--Vibration
Saturn launch vehicles--Acoustic engineering
Vibration
This paper presents representative examples of vibration and acoustic data from flights of the Saturn V launch vehicle and static firings of Saturn V launch vehicle stages. The purpose of the paper is to provide vibration and acoustic environment characteristics which are pertinent to the design of launch vehicles
Beck, Clark J.
Caba, Donald W.
Graphs