NAL India performs Dynamic testing of RLV-TD models
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| RLV Concept (Credit ISRO) |
Reusable Launch Vehicle is envisioned by ISRO as an alternative to expendable launch vehicles to cut down the cost of space transportation. To achieve this goal, ISRO is currently developing a Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) to act as a platform to demonstrate various technologies like
2) autonomous landing,
3) flush air data measurements,
4) Re-entry thermal protection systems, etc.
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| RLV-TD Ascent and Descent configuration models (Credit NAL) |
ISRO is utilizing various NAL facilities to perform tests on scaled model of RLV-TD. Dynamic tests were performed by NAL using forced oscillation rig to determine the pitch/yaw damping characteristics of a scaled model of RLV-TD configuration. This will help in building flight stability augmentation system for both ascent and descent configuration of RLV-TD. These tests were carried out in the 1.2 m trisonic wind tunnel facility.
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| RLV-TD Ascent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL. |
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| RLV-TD Descent configuration model in wind tunnel testing at NAL. |
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