| Steven D. Ishmael |
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Figure 1. Definition of the X-30 research vehicle. |
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Figure 2. X-15 and X-30 trajectory comparison. |
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Figure 3. X-30 fligth test assumptions. |
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Figure 4. Favored flight profile. |
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Figure 5. Advantages of the forward flight profile. |
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Figure 6. Ground track for representative hypersonic cruise vehicle. |
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Figure 7. Other test planning considerations. |
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Figure 8. Candidate emergency landing sites. |
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Figure 9. Ground test ranges for line-of-sight coverage of the hight-flying X-30 research vehicle. |
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Figure 10. Possible sonic boom impacts on individuals under the flightpath. |
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Figure 11. "Early" flights anticipated in area R2508. |
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Figure 12. "Slow" test phase. |
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Figure 13. "Fast" test phase. |
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