Some practical limitations in the use of the sensor for extreme altitude applications are also considered. Currently this document is not available on-line. Component performance is expressed in terms of its effect upon the entire operation, that is, as a failure rate per flight. Failures of shelf-stock components prior to their installation on the flight vehicles are also examined. Currently this document is not available on-line.
Further investigation is needed, however.
Areas that are important, and that being investigated, include the use of optical landing systems, night and instrument capability, and thrust-augmented flare. A serious effort is required to reduce the complexity of the aerodynamic control system to prevent the lifting reentry vehicle from being seriously compromised in weight. Currently this document is not available on-line. Symp., Miami, Fla., 14-16 Dec. 1965. No abstract available.