NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA PAPERS

NASA/SP-8001-REV, Cole Jr.*, H.A. and Erickson*, A.L. and Rainey**, A.G., Buffeting during atmospheric ascent, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Ames Research, **Langley Research Center, May, 1964, pp. 19, Format(s): PDF 1437k

NASA/SP-8002, Flight-loads measurements during launch and exit, NASA (Washington, DC, United States), December, 1964, pp. 8, Format(s): PDF 649k

NASA/SP-8003, Flutter, buzz, and divergence, NASA (Washington, DC, United States), July, 1964, pp. 10, Format(s): PDF 941k

NASA/SP-8004, Dowell*, E.H., Panel flutter, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (STRUCTURES), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Princeton University, Langley Research Center, June, 1972, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 4933k

NASA/SP-8005-REV, Solar electromagnetic radiation, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1971, pp. 34, Format(s): PDF 3324k

Values for solar constant and solar spectral irradiance based on air and spaceborne observations for use in design of spacecraft, space vehicles, subsystems, and experiments

NASA/SP-8006, Local Steady Aerodynamic Loads During Launch and Exit, NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1965, pp. 12, Format(s): PDF 1884k

NASA/SP-8007, Seide*, P. and Weingarten*, V. I. and Peterson**, J.P., Buckling of thin-walled circular cylinders, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *University of Southern California, **NASA Langley Research Center., September, 1965, pp. 56, Format(s): PDF 4550k

NASA/SP-8008, Prelaunch ground wind loads, NASA (Washington, DC, United States), November, 1965, pp. 16, Format(s): PDF 2298k

NASA/SP-8009, Propellant slosh loads, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), August, 1968, pp. 30, Format(s): PDF 2591k

NASA/SP-8010, Models of Mars' atmosphere (1974), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, December, 1974, pp. 53, Format(s): PDF 5284k

NASA/SP-8011, Models of Venus atmosphere (1972), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (ENVIRONMENT), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), September, 1972, pp. 63, Format(s): PDF 3615k

NASA/SP-8012, Archer, J.S., Natural vibration modal analysis, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center., September, 1968, pp. 34, Format(s): PDF 2059k

NASA/SP-8013, Cour-Palais, B.G., Meteoroid environment model - 1969 [near earth to lunar surface], NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1969, pp. 35, Format(s): PDF 2294k

NASA/SP-8014, Sherman*, M.M., Entry thermal protection, NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), *Philco-Ford Corporation, August, 1968, pp. 37, Format(s): PDF 2252k

NASA/SP-8015, Guidance and navigation for entry vehicles, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), November, 1968, pp. 47, Format(s): PDF 3155k

NASA/SP-8016, Effects of structural flexibility on spacecraft control systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), April, 1969, pp. 47, Format(s): PDF 2829k

Design and test criteria regarding structural flexibility effects on spacecraft stability and control systems.

NASA/SP-8017, Harris, M. and Lyle, R., Magnetic fields - Earth and terrestrial, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), March, 1969, pp. 70, Format(s): PDF 4088k

Strength and direction data on earth and extraterrestrial magnetic fields for guidance in vehicle design.

NASA/SP-8018, Spacecraft magnetic torques, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Electronics Research Center (Cambridge, MA, United States), March, 1969, pp. 55, Format(s): PDF 2847k

Magnetic torque resulting from interaction between magnetic properties of spacecraft and ambient magnetic field

NASA/SP-8019, Weingarten*, V.I. and Seide*, P., Buckling of thin-walled truncated cones, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center and *University of Southern California, September, 1968, pp. 32, Format(s): PDF 1324k

NASA/SP-8020, Surface Models of Mars (1975), September, 1975, Format(s): PDF 3459k

Data derived from Mariners 6, 7, and 9, Russian Mars probes, and photographic and radar observations.

NASA/SP-8021, Models of earth's atmosphere (90 to 2500 km), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), March, 1973, pp. 63, Format(s): PDF 3787k

This monograph replaces a monograph on the upper atmosphere which was a computerized version of Jacchia's model. The current model has a range from 90 to 2500 km. In addition to the computerized model, a quick-look predictio method is given that may be used to estimate the density for any time and spatial location without using a computer.

NASA/SP-8022, Goldman*, R.L., Staging loads - Space vehicle design criteria, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center and *Research Institute for Advanced Studies, February, 1969, pp. 30, Format(s): PDF 1493k

Analysis of loads produced on spacecraft by staging operations and practices to insure that staging loads are included in spacecraft design.

NASA/SP-8023, Lunar surface models NASA space vehicle design criteria /Environment/, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL, United States), May, 1969, pp. 60, Format(s): PDF 2726k

Engineering models of lunar topography including dielectric, optical, terrain, and crater models.

NASA/SP-8024, Spacecraft gravitational torques, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL, United States), May, 1969, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 2401k

Gravitational torque effects and analysis for satellite design.

NASA/SP-8025, Solid rocket motor metal cases, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), April, 1970, pp. 103, Format(s): PDF 6664k

NASA/SP-8026, Spacecraft star trackers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), Kollsman Instrument Corp. (Elmhurst, NY, United States), July, 1970, pp. 69, Format(s): PDF 3670k

NASA/SP-8027, Spacecraft Radiation Torques, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), October, 1969, pp. 41, Format(s): PDF 2307k

NASA/SP-8028, Entry Vehicle Control, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Electronics Research Center (Cambridge, MA, United States), November, 1969, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 2390k

NASA/SP-8029, Aerodynamic And Rocket-Exhaust Heating During Launch And Ascent, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), May, 1969, pp. 33, Format(s): PDF 2173k

NASA/SP-8030, Transient Loads From Thrust Excitation, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), February, 1969, pp. 28, Format(s): PDF 1320k

Analysis of transient loads produced by ignition of rocket engine during launch and flight operations for solid and liquid propellant rocket engines.

NASA/SP-8031, Slosh Suppression NASA Space Vehicle Design Criteria, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1969, pp. 36, Format(s): PDF 2123k

NASA/SP-8032, Buckling Of Thin-Walled Doubly Curved Shells, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), August, 1969, pp. 36, Format(s): PDF 1535k

NASA/SP-8033, Spacecraft Earth Horizon Sensors, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), December, 1969, pp. 49, Format(s): PDF 2682k

NASA/SP-8034, Spacecraft Mass Expulsion Torques, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), December, 1969, pp. 39, Format(s): PDF 2063k

Spacecraft design considerations associated with disturbance torques caused by mass expulsion.

NASA/SP-8035, Wind Loads During Ascent, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1970, pp. 36, Format(s): PDF 2122k

Determining wind induced structural loads on space vehicle during ascent.

NASA/SP-8036, Effects Of Structural Flexibility On Launch Vehicle Control Systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance and Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. (Cambridge, MA, United States), February, 1970, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 2953k

NASA/SP-8037, Assessment and Control of Spacecraft Magnetic Fields, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), September, 1970, pp. 30, Format(s): PDF 1699k

NASA/SP-8038, Meteoroid Environment Model, 1970 - Interplanetary and Planetary, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX, United States), October, 1970, pp. 69, Format(s): PDF 3858k

NASA/SP-8039, Solid Rocket Motor Performance Analysis and Prediction, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1971, pp. 113, Format(s): PDF 6465k

Current design practices are reviewed and assessed, and guidance is established for achieving greater consistency in design, reliability in the end product, and efficiency in the design effort. The total problem is discussed, and design elements involved in successful design are identified. Design criteria are described, and the rule, guide, limitation, or standard which must be imposed on each essential design element is given. Recommended practices are presented for satisfying each of the criteria.

NASA/SP-8040, Tiffany*, C.F., Fracture Control of Metallic Pressure Vessels, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Boeing Co. (Seattle, WA, United States), May, 1970, pp. 65, Format(s): PDF 4610k

NASA/SP-8041, Captive-fired testing of solid rocket motors , NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), March, 1971, pp. 101, Format(s): PDF 8064k

NASA/SP-8042, Meteoroid Damage Assessment, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1970, pp. 50, Format(s): PDF 2835k

NASA/SP-8043, Design-Development Testing, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1970, pp. 35, Format(s): PDF 2000k

NASA/SP-8044, Qualification Testing, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States),NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), May, 1970, pp. 30, Format(s): PDF 1631k

NASA/SP-8045, Acceptance Testing, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States),NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), April, 1970, pp. 34, Format(s): PDF 1688k

NASA/SP-8046, Jones*, R. H., Landing Impact Attenuation For Non-Surface-Planing Landers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Hughes Aircraft Co. (Culver City, CA, United States), April, 1970, pp. 47, Format(s): PDF 2502k

NASA/SP-8047, Spacecraft Sun Sensors, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1970, pp. 42, Format(s): PDF 2495k

NASA/SP-8048, Liquid Rocket Engine Turbopump Bearings , NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), March, 1971, pp. 85, Format(s): PDF 4281k

NASA/SP-8049, The Earth's Ionosphere, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), Exotech, Inc. (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1971, pp. 49, Format(s): PDF 2290k

NASA/SP-8050, Archer*, J. S., Structural Vibration Prediction, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *TRW Systems Group/TRW Inc., June, 1970, pp. 41, Format(s): PDF 2473k

Internal loads and stresses caused by space vehicle vibration resulting from induced or natural environments.

NASA/SP-8051, Solid Rocket Motor Igniters, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), June, 1970, pp. 111,

NASA/SP-8052, Liquid Rocket Engine Turbopump Inducers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical Propulsion), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), May, 1971, pp. 107, Format(s): PDF 5966k

NASA/SP-8053, Shulman*, H. and Ginell**, W.S, Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects on Materials, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Teledyne Isotopes, ** McDonnell Douglas Corporation, June, 1970, pp. 48, Format(s): PDF 2519k

NASA/SP-8054, Langley*, R.W., Space Radiation Protection, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *McDonnell Douglas Corporation, June, 1970, pp. 50, Format(s): PDF 3021k

Criteria and procedures for determining dosage of penetrating space radiation and design.

NASA/SP-8055, Rubin*, S, Prevention of Coupled Structure-Propulsion Instability (POGO), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *The Aerospace Corporation, October, 1970, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 3160k

NASA/SP-8056, Mitchell*, D.H., Flight separation mechanisms, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *TRW Systems Group/TRW Inc., October, 1970, pp. 39, Format(s): PDF 2300k

NASA/SP-8057, Structural Design Criteria Applicable to a Space Shuttle, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1972, pp. 99, Format(s): PDF 7231k

NASA/SP-8058, Spacecraft Aerodynamic Torques, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance And Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), January, 1971, pp. 37, Format(s): PDF 1760k

Assessment of disturbance torques due to interaction of spacecraft with atmosphere in long duration orbits for use in design of spacecraft attitude control systems.

NASA/SP-8059, Spacecraft attitude control during thrusting maneuvers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance And Control), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), February, 1971, pp. 51, Format(s): PDF 2970k

NASA/SP-8060, Compartment venting, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), November, 1970, pp. 31, Format(s): PDF 1748k

NASA/SP-8061, Anschicks*, R.D., Interactions with umbilicals and launch stand, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), *Martin Marietta, August, 1970, pp. 23, Format(s): PDF 1208k

Criteria and recommendations to ensure compatible interfaces between space vehicle structure and launch stand ground support equipment.

NASA/SP-8062, Sherman*, M.M., Entry gasdynamic heating, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), *Philco-Ford Corporation, January, 1971, pp. 60, Format(s): PDF 3339k

Determining heat transfer to space vehicles entering planetary atmospheres for proper design and thermal protection.

NASA/SP-8063, Jones*, J.R., Lubrication friction and wear, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), *Hughes Aircraft Co. (Canoga Park, CA, United States), June, 1971, pp. 180, Format(s): PDF 4350k

NASA/SP-8064, Solid propellant selection and characterization, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 116, Format(s): PDF 13245k

NASA/SP-8065, Tubular spacecraft booms (extendible, reel stored), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 52, Format(s): PDF 5887k

Development of reliable and operational design programs for spacecraft guidance and control.

NASA/SP-8066, Deployable aerodynamic deceleration systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), June, 1971, pp. 88, Format(s): PDF 9694k

Criteria and recommended practices for design, selection, analysis, and testing of deployable aerodynamic deceleration systems.

NASA/SP-8067, Earth albedo and emitted radiation, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), July, 1971, pp. 48, Format(s): PDF 4761k

Global annual averages f earth albedo and radiation used to estimate long term effects on space vehicle equipment and surfaces.

NASA/SP-8068, Buckling strength of structural plates, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 50, Format(s): PDF 5226k

NASA/SP-8069, Divine, N., The planet Jupiter (1970), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), December, 1971, pp. 93, Format(s): PDF 10014k

Data obtained through 1970, some materials published during the first half of 1971, and conclusions of the Jupiter Radiation Belt Workshop held in July 1971 are presented.

NASA/SP-8070, Spaceborne digital computer systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1971, pp. 82, Format(s): PDF 10187k

Design criteria for guidance and control spaceborne computer selection including physical and functional characteristics and reliability.

NASA/SP-8071, Passive gravity-gradient libration dampers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), February, 1971, pp. 60, Format(s): PDF 3518k

NASA/SP-8072, Acoustic loads generated by the propulsion system, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 54, Format(s): PDF 2629k

NASA/SP-8073, Solid propellant grain structural integrity analysis, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), June, 1973, pp. 114, Format(s): PDF 6357k

The structural properties of solid propellant rocket grains were studied to determine the propellant resistance to stresses. Grain geometry, thermal properties, mechanical properties, and failure modes are discussed along with design criteria and recommended practices.

NASA/SP-8074, Spacecraft solar cell arrays, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1971, pp. 54, Format(s): PDF 3374k

NASA/SP-8075, Solid propellant processing factor in rocket motor design, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), October, 1971, pp. 82, Format(s): PDF 5242k

NASA/SP-8076, Solid propellant grain design and internal ballistics, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), March, 1972, pp. 110, Format(s): PDF 6701k

The ballistic aspects of grain design were studied to outline the steps necessary to achieve a successful grain design. The relationships of the grain design to steady-state mass balance and erosive burning are considered. Grain design criteria is reviewed, and recommended design criteria are included.

NASA/SP-8077, Ostrem, F.E., Transportation and handling loads, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), September, 1971, pp. 48, Format(s): PDF 3035k

NASA/SP-8078, Spaceborne electronic imaging systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 71, Format(s): PDF 4257k

NASA/SP-8079, Noll*, R. B. and Zvara*, J., Structural interaction with control systems , NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), *Aerospace Systems Inc., November, 1971, pp. 56, Format(s): PDF 3255k

NASA/SP-8080, Liquid rocket pressure regulators, relief valves, burst disks, and explosive valves, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1973, pp. 123, Format(s): PDF 7268k

NASA/SP-8081, Liquid propellant gas generators, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), March, 1972, pp. 110, Format(s): PDF 11723k

NASA/SP-8082, Stress-corrosion cracking in metals, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), August, 1971, pp. 42, Format(s): PDF 4970k

NASA/SP-8083, Discontinuity stresses in metallic pressure vessels, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), August, 1971, pp. 69, Format(s): PDF 5595k

NASA/SP-8084, Surface atmospheric extremes (launch and transportation areas), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA Marshall Space flight Center (Huntsville, AL, United States), January, 1974, pp. 77, Format(s): PDF 7030k

Criteria are provided on atmospheric extremes from the surface to 150 meters for geographical locations of interest to NASA. Thermal parameters (temperature and solar radiation), humidity, precipitation, pressure, and atmospheric electricity (lightning and static) are presented. Available data are also provided for the entire continental United States for use in future space programs.

NASA/SP-8085, The planet Mercury (1971), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1972, pp. 63, Format(s): PDF 5873k

NASA/SP-8086, Space vehicle displays design criteria, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), March, 1972, pp. 45, Format(s): PDF 5453k

The guidance, navigation, and control displays associated with manned spaceflight are summarized. Major emphasis were placed on methodologies useful for determining necessary information and its uses, systems analysis techniques, and analytic methods for design and evaluation of such systems.

NASA/SP-8087, Liquid rocket engine fluid-cooled combustion chambers, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), April, 1972, pp. 120, Format(s): PDF 12865k

A monograph on the design and development of fluid cooled combustion chambers for liquid propellant rocket engines is presented. The subjects discussed are (1) regenerative cooling, (2) transpiration cooling, (3) film cooling, (4) structural analysis, (5) chamber reinforcement, and (6) operational problems.

NASA/SP-8088, Wagner, W. A., Liquid rocket metal tanks and tank components, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), May, 1974, pp. 165, Format(s): PDF 16716k

Significant guidelines are presented for the successful design of aerospace tanks and tank components, such as expulsion devices, standpipes, and baffles. The state of the art is reviewed, and the design criteria are presented along with recommended practices. Design monographs are listed.

NASA/SP-8090, Liquid rocket actuators and operators, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), May, 1973, pp. 158, Format(s): PDF 17926k

NASA/SP-8091, The planet Saturn (1970), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1972, pp. 103, Format(s): PDF 6035k

The present-day knowledge on Saturn and its environment are described for designers of spacecraft which are to encounter and investigate the planet.

NASA/SP-8092, Assessment and control of spacecraft electromagnetic interference, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), June, 1972, pp. 37, Format(s): PDF 2176k

Assessment and control of spacecraft electromagnetic interference. Design criteria are presented to provide guidance in assessing electromagnetic interference from onboard sources and establishing requisite control in spacecraft design, development, and testing.

NASA/SP-8093, Solid rocket motor internal insulation, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), December, 1976, Format(s): PDF 2100k

NASA/SP-8094, Liquid rocket valve components, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), August, 1973, pp. 150, Format(s): PDF 8668k

A monograph on valves for use with liquid rocket propellant engines is presented. The configurations of the various types of valves are described and illustrated. Design criteria and recommended practices for the various valves are explained. Tables of data are included to show the chief features of valve components in use on operational vehicles.

NASA/SP-8095, Preliminary criteria for the fracture control of space shuttle structures, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1971, pp. 16, Format(s): PDF 967k

Preliminary criteria for the fracture control of space shuttle structures. The complex and multidisciplinary factors are presented which relate to the prevention of structural failure due to the initiation or propagation of cracks or crack-like defects.

NASA/SP-8096, Space vehicle gyroscope sensor applications, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1972, pp. 87, Format(s): PDF 4960k

Considerations which form the basis for the specification, design and evaluation of gyroscopes for spaceborne sensor applications are presented.

NASA/SP-8097, Liquid rocket valve assemblies, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), November, 1973, pp. 154, Format(s): PDF 8985k

The design and operating characteristics of valve assemblies used in liquid propellant rocket engines are discussed. The subjects considered are as follows: (1) valve selection parameters, (2) major design aspects, (3) design integration of valve subassemblies, and (4) assembly of components and functional tests. Information is provided on engine, stage, and spacecraft checkout procedures.

NASA/SP-8098, Effects of structural flexibility on entry vehicle control systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1972, pp. 68, Format(s): PDF 4254k

Control system/structure interactions of space vehicles during planetary and earth entry were investigated with principal emphasis on atmospheric entry and aerodynamic deceleration to subsonic speeds.

NASA/SP-8099, Houbolt, J. C., Combining ascent loads, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), June, 1972, pp. 36, Format(s): PDF 1597k

Criteria and guidelines are presented for combining loads that develop during the ascent phase of a space flight. The primary load-caring structure is discussed including the basic tank and interconnecting members, engine support mounts and connections to tank structure, transition structures between stages, payload shrouds, and the basic support points at separation planes.

NASA/SP-8100, Liquid rocket engine turbopump gears, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), March, 1974, pp. 117, Format(s): PDF 5495k

Design and fabrication of gear drives for rocket engine turbopumps are described in the sequence encountered during the design process as follows: (1) selection of overall arrangement; (2) selection of gear type; (3) preliminary sizing; (4) lubrication system design; (5) detail tooth design; (6) selection of gear materials; and (7) gear fabrication and testing as it affects the design. The description is oriented towards the use of involute spur gears, although reference material for helical gears is also cited.

NASA/SP-8101, Liquid rocket engine turbopump shafts and couplings, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), September, 1972, pp. 130, Format(s): PDF 13343k

Design criteria and recommended practices are presented for designing tubopump shafts and couplings. Design parameters, material selection, and structural analysis are discussed.

NASA/SP-8102, Space vehicle accelerometer applications, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Guidance), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), December, 1972, pp. 87, Format(s): PDF 4904k

The physics of accelerometer applications are reviewed, and details are given on accelerometer instruments and the principles of their operations.

NASA/SP-8103, Palluconi, F. D., The planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto (1971), NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), November, 1972, pp. 99, Format(s): PDF 5410k

Design criteria relating to spacecraft intended to investigate the planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are presented.

NASA/SP-8104, Structural interaction with transportation and handling systems, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), January, 1973, pp. 41, Format(s): PDF 2200k

NASA/SP-8105, Spacecraft thermal control, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), May, 1973, pp. 48, Format(s): PDF 2497k

Guidance for the assessment and control of spacecraft temperatures is provided with emphasis on unmanned spacecraft in the space environment. The heat balance, elements of thermal design, and thermal control are discussed along with thermal testing, design criteria, and recommended practices.

NASA/SP-8107, Turbopump systems for liquid rocket engines, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), August, 1974, pp. 168, Format(s): PDF 9814k

The turbopump system, from preliminary design through rocket engine testing is examined. Selection of proper system type for each application and integration of the components into a working system are dealt with. Details are also given on the design of various components including inducers, pumps, turbines, gears, and bearings.

NASA/SP-8108, Advanced composite structures, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Structures), NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA, United States), August, 1974, pp. 107, Format(s): PDF 5711k

NASA/SP-8109, Liquid rocket engine centrifugal flow turbopumps, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), December, 1973, pp. 116, Format(s): PDF 5847k

Design criteria and recommended practices are discussed for the following configurations selected from the design sequence of a liquid rocket engine centrifugal flow turbopump: (1) pump performance including speed, efficiency, and flow range; (2) impeller; (3) housing; and (4) thrust balance system. Hydrodynamic, structural, and mechanical problems are addressed for the achievement of required pump performance within the constraints imposed by the  engine/turbopump system. Materials and fabrication specifications are also discussed.

NASA/SP-8110, Liquid rocket engine turbines, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), January, 1974, pp. 158, Format(s): PDF 8105k

Criteria for the design and development of turbines for rocket engines to meet specific performance, and installation requirements are summarized. The total design problem, and design elements are identified, and the current technology pertaining to these elements is described. Recommended practices for achieving a successful design are included.

NASA/SP-8111, Barrett, M., Assessment and control of electrostatic charges, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Environment), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD, United States), May, 1974, pp. 53, Format(s): PDF 2652k

The experience is described of NASA and DOD with electrostatic problems, generation mechanisms, and type of electrostatic hazards. Guidelines for judging possible effects of electrostatic charges on space missions are presented along with mathematical formulas and definitions.

NASA/SP-8112, Pressurization systems for liquid rockets, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA, October, 1975, Format(s): PDF 7700k

Guidelines for the successful design of pressurization systems for main propulsion, auxiliary propulsion, and attitude control systems for boosters, upper stages, and spacecraft were presented, drawing on the wealth of design experience that has accumulated in the development of pressurization systems for liquid rockets operational in the last 15 years.

NASA/SP-8113, Liquid rocket engine combustion stabilization devices, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA (Washington, DC, United States), November, 1974, pp. 127, Format(s): PDF 8241k

Combustion instability, which results from a coupling of the combustion process and the fluid dynamics of the engine system, was investigated. The design of devices which reduce coupling (combustion chamber baffles) and devices which increase damping (acoustic absorbers) are described.

NASA/SP-8114, Solid rocket thrust vector control, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (Chemical), NASA Lewis Research Center (Cleveland, OH, United States), December, 1974, pp. 200, Format(s): PDF 20758k


This page was compiled and kindly provided to me by Phil Martin. Lukas Ströbel kindly provided updated links and abstracts.