X-15 Research Results
Bibliography
Aerodynamic Characteristics
Aerodynamic Heating
- BANNER, R.D.; and KINSLER, M.R., "Status of X-15 Aerodynamic-Heating
Studies," ARS Report No. 1629-61, 1961.
Summary of flight-test results
to Mach 3.
- REED, R.D.; and WATTS, J.D., "Skin and Structural Temperatures Measured on
the X-15 Airplane During a Flight to a Mach Number of 3.3", NASA TM X-468,
1961.
Survey of the structural temperatures at a few selected locations
and for specific conditions.
Drag Characteristics
- SALTZMAN, E.J., "Preliminary Full-Scale Power-Off Drag of the X-15
Airplane for Mach Numbers from .7 to 3.l", NASA TM X-430, 1960.
Comparison of flight results with wind-tunnel tests and theory.
- SALTZMAN, E.J., "Preliminary Base Pressures Obtained from the X-15
Airplane at Mach Numbers from 1.1 to 3.2", NASA TN D-1056, 1961.
Comparison of flight results with wind-tunnel tests, semiempirical
estimates, and theory (base drag only).
- HOPKINS, E.J.; FETTERMAN, D.E. JR.; and SALTZMAN, E.J., "Comparison of
Full-Scale Lift and Drag Characteristics of the X-15 Airplane with Wind-Tunnel
Results and Theory", NASA TM X-713, 1962.
Limited comparison to show
deficiencies in theory and wind-tunnel techniques.
- SALTZMAN, E.J., "Flight Base Pressure Coefficients Obtained from the X-15
Airplane for Mach Numbers to 6", NASA TN D-2420, 1964.
Survey of base
drag characteristics and comparison with wind-tunnel measurements and with
theory.
General Review
- WALKER, H.J.; and WOLOWICZ, C.H., "Stability and Control Derivatives
Characteristics of the X-15 Airplane", NASA TM X-714, 1962.
Brief
review of pertinent aerodynamic characteristics as determined from flight
tests.
- YANCEY, R.B.; REDIESS, H.A.; and ROBINSON, G.H., "Aerodynamic-Derivative
Characteristics of the X-15 Research Airplane as Determined from Flight Tests
for Mach Numbers from .6 to 3.4", NASA TN D-1060, 1962.
Flight results
and comparison with wind-tunnel data to Mach 3.4. Appendix presents
data-reduction and analysis techniques for hypersonic speeds.
Pressure Forces
- KEENER, E.R.; and PEMBO, C., "Aerodynamic Forces on Components of the X-15
Airplane", NASA TM X-712, 1962.
Limited measurements of the pressure
forces to Mach 6.
- KORDES, E.E.; and TANNER, C,S., "Preliminary Results of Boundary-Layer
Noise Measured on the X-15 Airplane", Proceedings, 2nd Inter. Conference on
Acoustical Fatigue, Dayton, April-May, 1964.
Measuring techniques and
results from one flight to Mach 5.3.
- PYLE, J.S., "Comparison of Flight Pressure Measurements with Wind-Tunnel
Data and Theory for the Forward Fuselage of the X-15 Airplane at Mach Numbers
from 0.8 to 6.0", NASA TN D-2241, 1964.
Flight measurements and
theoretical calculations.
Background and History
- WILLIAMS, W.C.; and DRAKE, H.M., "The Research Airplane - Past, Present,
and Future", Aero. Eng. Review 17 (1): 36-41, Jan., 1958.
History and
highlights of the joint Air Force-Navy-NACA Research Airplane Program through
1957.
- WILLIAMS, W.C., "The Airplane as a Research Tool", IAS Report No. 59-79,
presented at IAS 27th Annual Meeting, New York, Jan., 1959.
Discusses
philosophy, techniques, and role of research aircraft as means for obtaining
research information. Pre-X-15 flight tests.
- "The Rocket Research Aircraft Program - 1946-1962", AFSC Historical
Publications Series 62-110 V, Air Force Flight Test Center, 1962.
History, chronology, and description of the various research-airplane
programs. Contains list of pilots who were active in these programs.
- MARTIN, J.A., "The Record-Setting Research Airplanes", Aerospace
Engineering 21 (12): 49-54, Dec., 1962.
A compilation of the unofficial
records of the rocket airplanes through mid-1962.
- "Thirty-Five Years of Winged Rocket Flight", The Thiokol Magazine, Thiokol
Chemical Corp., 1963.
Brief review of rocket-airplane history from 1928
to 1963.
- "X-15 Research Aircraft", System Package Program - System 653A,
AeronauticaI Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command, 22 July, 1963.
Reviews management, logistics, and financial support for the X-15
program subsequent to 1963.
- BECKER, J.V., "The X-15 Project", Astronautics and Aeronautics 2 (2):
52-61, Feb., 1964.
A history of the research activities leading to the
design and development of the X-15.
- DRAKE, H.M., "Aerodynainic Testing Using Special Aircraft", in
Proceedings, Aerodynamic Testing Conference, Washington, March, 1964, American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Discusses role of special
test aircraft, including X-15, in the field of aeronautical research.
Design Features cmd Development
Air-Conditioning
System
- BOUMAN, C.P., "X-15's Cryogenic Cooling System is Simple and Lightweight",
Space/Aeronautics, 36 (5), Part 1, 61-63, Nov., 1961.
Description of
air-conditioning and pressurization system and development problems.
Escape System
- HEGENWALD, J.F., JR.; MADDON, J.F.; and PENROD, P.R., "X-15 Research
Aircraft Emergency Escape System", AGARD Report 243, 1959.
General
review of the design, development, and test program for the stabilized
ejection seat.
Flow-Direction Sensor
- "Technical Description and Operating Instructions - NASA Flow-Direction
and Pitot-Pressure Sensor", Nortronics Report 60-46, 1960.
Design
features and operation of hypersonic angle-of-attack and yaw-angle sensor.
Hydraulic System
- HOHMANN, C.J., "Designing a Hydraulic Pump for the X-15", Hydraulics &
Pneumatics 15 (12): 75-77, Dec., 1962.
Description and specifications
for the hydraulic pump.
- CULLETON, R.J., "High Temperature and Vibration-Prime Parameters for X-15
Hydraulic Design", Hydraulics & Pneumatics 15 (12): 70-73, Dec., 1962.
Pertinent features of the system, fluid, seals, and unusual
requirements.
Inertial System
- "Handbook of Operating and Maintenance Instructions for the All Attitude
Flight Data System", Sperry Pub. No. CA-33-0001, prepared for WADC USAF
Contract AF33 (600)-35397 Proj.No. 1373, 1960.
Detailed description of
theory, operation, and maintenance of the inertial-reference System.
- JUDGE, JOHN F., "X-15 Flight Data System - A Precursor", Missiles and
Rockets, Feb. 27, 1961, 42-44.
General description of functions and
design of the inertial-reference system for attitude-angle and velocity
measurement.
Reaction Jet Controls
- MERRICK, G.B., "X-15 Controlled in Space by Reaction-Control Rocket
System", SAE Journal, Aug., 1960, 38-41.
Description of system
development, including flight simulation, of the reaction jet controls.
Rocket Engine
- SEAMAN, R.W.; and SMITH, D.S., "Flight Rating Test Demonstration of the
XLR-99-RM-1 Rocket Engine", ARS Paper 1409-60, 1960.
Discussion of
requirements and demonstration program for the flight-rating of the XLR-99
engine.
- BARTON, H.A.; and CRAMER, G.R., "Rocket Engines for Manned Vehicles",
Missile Design & Development, Nov., 1960, 14-14, 46, 58.
Discussion
of fail-safe and manned-flight considerations for XLR-99 engine.
- LUPERI, M.J.; and TICK, S.J., "Vibration and Combustion Investigation of
the LR-99 Engine", ARS Paper 1720-61, ARS Propellants, Combustion, and Liquid
Rockets Conference, Palm Beach, 1961.
Description of
combustion-insta:bility phenomena related to severe vibrations experienced
with XLR-99 engine.
- DAVIES, H., "The Design and Development of the Thiokol XLR-99 Rocket
Engine for the X-15 Aircraft", Journal of the Royal Aeronautical Society 67
(626): 79-91, Feb., 1963.
Detailed description of engine design,
performance, and test program.
Structure
- SCHLEICHER, R.L., "Structural Design of the X-15", Journal of the Royal
Aeronautical Society 67 (10): 618-636, Oct., 1963.
Thorough review of
the design and test program for structural development.
Summary
- MELLINGER, G.R., "Design and Operation of the X-15 Hypersonic Research
Airplane", AGARD Report 288, Oct., 1960.
General description of
airplane and systems.
Experiments
- CLARK, W.M.; and MULDOON, H.A., "High Altitude Sky Luminance Measurement",
Northrop Nortronics Paper presented at 9th National IRIS Symposium, Dallas,
May, 1963.
Results of measurements for three X-15 flights, one of which
attained 280 000-ft. altitude.
- THOMAS, L.P., "The X-15 as a Zero-Gravity Test Facility", in Proceedings,
Zero-Gravity Fluid Behavior Review and Planning Meeting, NASA, Washington,
D.C., Oct., 1963.
Description of the X-15's capability for zero-gravity
tests.
- LARSON, T.J.; and MONTOYA, E.J., "Stratosphere and Mesosphere
Density-Height Profiles Obtained with the X-15 Airplane", NASA TM X-56009,
1964.
Density-height profiles from 16 to 74 kilometers' altittide for
six X-15 flights.
Flight Dynamics
Adaptive-Control System
- BOSKOVIC, B.; COLE, G.H.; and MELLEN, D.L., "Advanced Flight Vehicle
Self-Adaptive Flight Control System", WAIDD Tech. Report, 60-651, Part 1,
Contract No. AF 33 (616)-6610, Project No. 8226, Task No. 10889, U.S. Air
Force, 1960.
Description of design and operation of adaptive
system.
- BAILEY, A.J., JR., "Development and Flight Test of Adaptive Controls for
the X-15", in Supersonic Transport Symposium, SETP Quarterly Rev. V (4):
3-23,1961.
General discussion of adaptive principle and development of
X-15 system.
- TAYLOR, L.W., JR.; and ADKINS, E.J., "Adaptive Flight Control Systems -
Pro and Con", NASA TM X-56008,1964.
Description of development of, and
operating experience with, the adaptive system.
Flight-Control
System
- HOLLADAY, W.L.; and HOFFMAN, D.P., "Systems Approach to Flight Controls",
Astronautics 36-37, 74-80, May, 1962.
Systems-analysis techniques used
during the developnient of the flight controls.
- TAYLOR, L.W., JR.; and MERRICK, G.B., "X-15 Airplane Stability
Augmentation System", NASA TN D-1157, 1962.
Highlights of the
development and flight-testing of the control system.
- TREMANT, R.A., "Operational Experiences and Characteristics of the X-15
Flight Control System", NASA TN D-1402, 1962.
Detailed description of
control system: characteristics, operating problems, modifications, and
reliability.
General Flight Characteristics
- TAYLOR, L.W., JR., "Analysis of a Pilot-Airplane Lateral Instability
Experienced with the X-15 Airplane", NASA TN D-1059, 1961.
Analytical
techniques developed to explain roll-yaw coupling problem.
- PETERSEN, F.S.; REDIESS, H.A.; and WEIL, J., "Lateral-Directional Control
Characteristics of the X-15 Airplane", NASA TM X-726, 1962.
Detailed
discussion of the roll-yaw coupling problem, and successful and unsuccessful
solutions.
- WHITE, R.M.; ROBINSON, G.H.; and MATRANGA, G.J., "RΘsumΘ of Handling
Qualities of the X-15 Airplane", NASA TM X-715, 1962.
Highlights of
exploratory-research phase of program. Discusses flight maneuvers from launch
to landing.
- HOLLEMAN, E.C.; and ADKINS, E.J., "Contributions of the X-15 Program to
Lifting Entry Technology", AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, New York, Jan.,
1964.
Description of flight-control system and flight characteristics
for powered flight, space-equivalent flight, and reentry.
Landing
- GAINES, L.M.; and SURBER, T.E., "Prediction of Optimum Approach and
Landing Techniques for Manned Reentry Gliders", IAS-ARS Joint Meeting, Los
Angeles, June, 1961, Paper No. 61-115-1809.
Description of the
interplay of various factors important to landing maneuver. Compares results
from 15 landings with analytical techniques.
- MATRANGA, G.J., "Analysis of X-15 Landing Approach and Flare
Characteristics Determined from the First 30 Flights", NASA TN D-1057, 1961.
Discussion of conditions and problems encountered during the approach
pattern and the flare to touchdown.
- HOEY, R.G., "Horizontal Landing Techniques for Hypersonic Vehicles", AGARD
Report No. 428, 1963.
Discussion of navigation phase to landing site,
and description of factors important to favorable landing experience with the
X-15.
- JOHNSTON, E.W.; and GAINES, L.M., "Low-Speed Characteristics and Piloting
Techniques of Landing the X-15 Research Airplane on Earth and Other Planets",
in "Dynamics of Manned Lifting Planetary Entry", ed. by S.M. Scala, New York:
John Wiley & Sons. Inc., 1963, pp. 668-700.
Discussion of X-15
landing techniques and of their potential application to landings on Venus and
Mars.
Powered Flight
- HOLLEMAN, E.C., "Piloting Performances During the Boost of the X-15
Airplane to High Altitude", NASA TN D-22893, 1964.
Discussion of
piloting techniques utilized during flights to high altitudes.
Reaction Controls
- JARVIS, C.R.; and ADKINS, E,J., "Operational Experience with X-15 Reaction
Controls", SAE-ASME Air Transport and Space Meeting, New York, April, 1964,
Paper 857G.
Brief review of the development and flight experience with
the reaction jet controls.
Flight Research
B-52 and Launch
- ALFORD, W.J.; and TAYLOR, R.T., "Aerodynamic Characteristics of the
X-15/B-52 Combination", NASA Memo. 6-8-59L, 1959.
Analysis program,
including wind-tunnel and dynamic-model tests, for the X-15 launching
characteristics.
- ADALPH, C.E.; ALLAVIE, J.E.; and BOCK, C.C., JR., "Flight Evaluation of
the B-52 Carrier Airplane for the X-15", AFFTC TR 60-33, 1960.
Results
of testing B-52-and-X-15 combination and the procedures used during typical
launch mission.
- MATRANGA, G.J., "Launch Characteristics of the X-15 Research Airplane as
determined in Flight", NASA TN D-723, 1961.
Description of launch
characteristics from analysis of first 16 airlaunch operations.
Dynamic Flight Simulation
- CLARK, C.C.; and HARDY, J.D., "Preparing Man for Space Flight",
Astronautics, Feb., 1959, 18-21, 88-90.
Description of the capabilities
and potentialities of the centrifuge and its use as a flight simulator for the
X-15 and future projects.
- HARDY, J.D.; and CLARK, C.C., "The Development of Dynamic Flight
Simulation", Aero/Space Engineering, 18 (6): 48-52, June, 1959.
Development of dynamic flight simulation and adaptation of the human
centrifuge to closed-loop control for the X-15 program.
- CLARK, C.C.; and WOODLING, C.H., "Centrifuge Simulation of the X-15
Research Aircraft", NADC-MA-5916, Aviation Medical Acceleration laboratory,
Naval Air Development Center, 1959.
Detailed review of the procedures
and tests performed during the X-15 centrifuge programs. Discusses restraint
systems, cockpit instruments, control system, and pilot performance.
- BERRY, D.T., "An Evaluation of a Variable Stability Airplane Simulation of
the X-15", AFFTC-TR-61-42, 1961.
Description of an exploratory
variable-stability-airplane simulation of the X-15 performed with a T-33 jet
trainer.
Flight Operations Experience
- ROW, P.V.; and FiSCHEL, J., "X-15 Flight-Test Experience", Astronautics
and Aerospace Engineering 1 (5): 25-32, June, 1963.
Review of
flight-test experience with emphasis on the operating problems and
difficulties encountered.
- MAHER, J.F.; OTTINGER, C.W.; and CAPASSO, V.N., "YLR99-RM-1 Rocket Engine
Operating Experience in the X-15 Aircraft", NASA TN D-2391, 1964.
Review of flight-operating experience, problems, and maintenance
requirements for the engine.
Flight Planning
- JOHNSTON, E.W.; and JOHNSON, R.H., "Analysis of Sub-Orbital Vehicle
Reentry Constraints", ARS Lifting Reentry Vehicles: Structures, Materials, and
Design Conference, Palm Springs, April, 1961, NAA Report NA-61-167, 1961.
Discussion of reentry study as related to constraints from temperature,
loads, angle of attack, and energy considerations.
- HOEY, R.G., "Flight Planning and Conduct of the X-15 Envelope Expansion
with Interim XLR-11 Rocket Engines", AFFTC TDR-62-73, 1962.
General
summary for flights to Mach 3 and 135 000-ft. altitude. Discusses High Range
facility, emergency lake facilities, and flight-control center.
- HOEY, R.G.; and DAY, R.E., "Mission Planning and Operational Procedures
for the X-15 Airplane", NASA TN D-1158, 1962.
Detailed review of the
techniques used during the exploratory-research phase of the program.
Flight Simulation
- DAY, R.E., "Training Aspects of the X-15 Program", Proceedings Report of a
Working Group Conference: Panel on Psychology, Armed Forces-National Research
Council Committee on Bioastronautics, Woods Hole, Aug., 1960, 5-14, 1961.
Simulation techniques as related to pilot training.
- COOPER, N.R., "X-15 Flight Simulation Program", Aerospace Engineering,
Vol. 20, Nov., 1961, 16-17, 71-77.
Detailed review of the various
simulation programs conducted during the design and development program.
Describes equipment and procedures.
- HOLLEMAN, E.C.; and WILSON, W.S., "Flight-Simulator Requirements for
High-Performance Aircraft Based on X-15 Experience", ASME Paper No.
63-AHGT-81, 1963.
Discussion of use of X-15 flight simulator during the
research-flight phase of the program.
High Range
- ARMSTRONG, N.A., "X-15 Operations: Electronics and the Pilot",
Astronautics, May, 1960.
Description of High Range facility and
ground-monitoring support for the X-15 program.
Research and
Pilot Instrumentation
- LARSON, T.J.; and WEBB, L.D., "Calibrations of Pressure-Type
Airspeed-Altitude Systems of the X-15 Airplane from Subsonic to High
Supersonic Speeds", NASA TN D-1724, 1963.
Flight data pertinent to
pressure-measuring systems to Mach 4.
- SANDERSON, K.C., "The X-15 Flight Test Instrumentation", 3rd International
Flight Test Symposium, Buckinghamshire, Eng.; April, 1964.
Detailed
review and description of research instrumentation and measuring
techniques.
- FISCHEL, J.; and WEBB, J.D., "Flight-Informational Sensors, Display, and
Space Control of the X-15 Airplane for Atmospheric and Near-Space Flight
Missions", NASA TN D-2407, 1964.
Description of conventional and
unconventional sensing and pilot-display techniques utilized on the X-15.
Research Techniques
- VIDEAN, E.N.; BANNER, R.D.; and SMITH, J.P., "The Application of Analog
and Digital Computer Techniques in the X-15 Flight Research Program",
Proceedings International Symposium on Analog and Digital Techniques Applied
to Aeronautics, Liege, Sept., 1963.
Aerodynamic-heating and
stability-analysis techniques used to monitor and predict flight
conditions.
Man-Machine Integration
Bioastronautics and Pressure
Suit
- ROWEN, B., "Biomedical Monitoring of the X-15 Program", AFFTC-TN-61-4,
1961.
Summary of measurements for eight flights: heart rate,
respiration rate, and body temperature.
- ROWEN, B., "Bioastronautics Support of the X-15 Program", AFFTC-TDR-61-61,
1961.
Description of two versions of pressure suit, physiological
instrumentation, and results from one flight to Mach 6.
- BRATT, H.R.; and KURAMOTO, M.J., "Biomedical Flight Data Collection", ISA
Journal, Oct., 1963, 57-62.
Development of biomedical measuring,
telemetry techniques, and monitoring systems for the X-15 and future aerospace
vehicles.
Mission Reliability
- DRAKE, J.R., "The Pilot's Contribution to Mission Reliability on the X-15
Program", ARS Paper 1128-60, 1960.
Review of piloted-flight philosophy
as applied to the X-15.
- NAGEL, R.A., "X-15 Pilot-in-the-Loop and Redundant Emergency Systems
Evaluation", AFFTC Tech. Doc. Report No. 62-20, 1962.
Detailed analysis
of first 47 flights. Summarizes mission, system, and component reliabilities.
Appendix summarizes flight record and attempted flights.
Pilot
Display
- WALKER, J.A., "Some Concepts of Pilot's Presentation", in SETP Quarterly
Review, 4 (2): 90-96, Winter, 1959.
Discussion of X-15 pilot's display
used in early flights.
Pilot Viewpoints
- CROSSFIELD, A.S.; and BLAIR, C., JR., "Always Another Dawn", Cleveland and
New York, The World Publishing Co., 1960.
Pertinent to design and
contractor demonstration flights.
- WHITE, MAJ. R.M., "X-15 Program Status Report, Part I", and WALKER, J.A.,
"X-15 Program Status Report, Part II", in Proceedings Symposium "The Age of
Omni-Sonic Flight", SETP Quarterly Review V (2): 145-152 (Part I) and 153-160
(Part 11), Winter, 1960.
Summary of program for flights to Mach
3.2.
- WHITE, MAJ. R.M., "X-15 Operations in Pre-Lunar Studies", in Lectures in
Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, Jan., 1962, 191-210.
Summary of program
for flights to Mach 6 and 217 000-ft. altitude.
- PETERSEN, F.S., COMDR., USN, "Research Program Report - X-15", Naval
Aviation News, 6- 10, May, 1962.
Summary of experience with the X-15
program.
- WALKER, J.A., "The X-15 Program", in Proceedings IAS-NASA Meeting, St.
Louis, April-May, 1962.
Highlights of program for flights to Mach 6 and
altitudes to 200 000 ft.
- RUSHWORTH, R.A., "Pilot Experience with the X-15 Airplane", in Proceedings
12th AGARD General Assembly, Paris, July, 1962, 117-123.
Air Force test
pilot's view of the X-15 program.
Structural Loads
Aerothermoelastic Effects
- KORDES, E.E.; REED, R.D.; and DAWDY, A.L., "Structural Heating Experiences
on the X-15 Airplane", NASA TM X-711, 1962.
Highlights of
structural-heating effects and problems up to Mach 6.
- GARRICK, I.E., "A Survey of Aerothermoelasticity", Aerospace Engineering
22 (1): 140-147, Jan., 1963.
Summary of technical problem areas and
interdisciplinary elements. Describes some considerations for the X-15.
Dynamic Loads Including Flutter
- JORDAN, G.H.; MCLEOD, N.J.; and GUY, L.D., "Structural Dynamic Experiences
of the X-15 Airplane", NASA TN D-1158, 1962.
Brief review of structural
dynamic and flutter problems encountered during the development and
flight-test program.
- KORTES, E.E.; and NOLL, R.B., "Flight Flutter Results for Flat Rectangular
Panels", NASA TN D-1058, 1962.
Brief review of X-15 panel-flutter
phenomena. Presents semiempirical correlation parameters for flutter
analysis.
Landing
- MCKAY, J.M.; and SCOTT, B.J., "Landing-Gear Behavior During Touchdown and
Runout for 17 Landings of the X-15 Research Airplane", NASA TM X-518, 1961.
Detailed analysis and review of landing-gear characteristics and
dynamic-response problems for first 17 flights.
- MCKAY, J.M.; and KORDES, E.E., "Landing Loads and Dynamics of the X-15
Airplane", NASA TM X-639, 1962.
Brief summary of landing-gear dynamics
and loads.
- NOLL, R.B.; JARVIS, C.R.; PEMBO, C.; LOCK, W.P.; and SCOTT, B.J.,
"Aerodynamic and Control-System Contributions to the X-15 Airplane
Landing-Gear Loads", NASA TN D-2090, 1963.
Summary for 77 flights.
Describes analytical techniques.
- NOLL, R.B.; and HALASEY, R.L., "Theoretical Investigation of the Slideout
Dynamics of a Vehicle Equipped with a Tricycle Skid-Type Landing-Gear System",
NASA TN D-1828, 1963.
Comparison of flight-test data with calculated
distance, lateral displacement, and effects of aerodynamic control.
Summary Papers
- MELLINGER, G.R., "The X-15", Aerospace Engineering 20 (8): 12-13, 26-38,
Aug., 1961.
A look at the development of the X-15 from the
manufacturer's viewpoint.
- WEIL, J., "Review of the X-15 Program", NASA TN D-1278, 1962.
Summary of the flight program (exploratory) to Mach 6 and 200 000-ft.
altitude.
- KORDES, E.E., "Experience with the X-15 Airplane in Relation to Problems
of Reentry Vehicles", presented at 3rd Congress of the International Council
of the Aeronautical Sciences, Stockholm, Aug.-Sept., 1962.
Discussion
of panel flutter, landing dynamics, flight-control-system, aerodynamic and
structural heating, and problems that developed through mid-1962.
- ARMSTRONG, N.A.; WALKER, J.A.; PETERSEN, COMDR. F.S.; and WHITE, MAJ.
R.M., "The X-15 Flight Program", in Proceedings 2nd National Conference on the
Peaceful Uses of Space, Seattle, May, 1962, 263-271, 1962.
Pilots'
views of the X-15 program.
- TOLL, T.A., and FISCHEL, J., "The X-15 Project: Results and New Research",
Astronautics and Aeronautics 2 (3): 20-28, March, 1964.
A research
engineer's consideration of the results of the X-15 flight program.
