Reusable Subsystems Design/Analysis Study. Volume II. Part A. Technical Study Report.

Abstract : Contents: Vehicle Selection--Baseline Missions; Reusable VTOHL Space Launch Vehicles (LD2/LH2 propellants); Reusable Cryogenic Spacecraft (LF2/LH2 Propellants); Reusable Storable Spacecraft (N2O4/50-60 Propellants); Vehicle Design Extension--Engine operational requirements and modes, Propellant tankage, Propellant tank support, Pressurization subsystem evaluations, Attitude control subsystems, Propulsion subsystem schematics and definition, Propellant feedline systems, Propellant orientation, Propellant utilization systems, Thermal protection systems; Extension of Subsystem Analyses--Thermal analyses, Propulsion subsystem reentry hazards and effects, Passivation hazards and effects; Determination of Subsystem Requirements--Total active and inactive life requirements, acceptable propellant leak rates, Acceleration loading(G-vectors).