The baseline system is a two-stage vehicle consisting of a booster and an orbiter element, but single stage vehicles may be studied. SSSP is a highly useful tool in conceptual design studies where the effects of various trajectory configuration and shuttle subsystem parameters must be evaluated relatively rapidly and economically. The program furnishes sensitivity and tradeoff data for proper selection of configuration and trajectory predesign parameters.
Emphasis is placed upon predesign simplicity and minimum input preparation.
Characteristic equations for describing aerodynamic and propulsion models and for computing weights and volumes are kept relatively simple. Find out how to order your own copy of Public Domain Computer Programs for the Aeronautical Engineer.