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Application of trajectory optimization techniques to upper atmosphere sampling flights using the F4-C Phantom aircraft

Author
Hague, D. S.
Published
May 1, 1975.
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1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Merz, A. W.
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Summary
Altitude potential of an off-the-shelf F4-C aircraft is examined. It is shown that the standard F4-C has a maximum altitude capability in the region from 85000 to 95000 ft, depending on the minimum dynamic pressures deemed acceptable for adequate flight control. By using engine overspeed capability and by making use of prevailing winds in the stratosphere, it is suggested that the maximum altitude achievable by an F4-C should be in the vicinity of 95000 ft for routine flight operation. This altitude is well in excess of the minimum altitudes which must be achieved for monitoring the possible growth of suspected aerosol contaminants.
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
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Document ID: 19760003492.
Accession ID: 76N10580.
NASA-CR-137721.
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