2006-07-10 14:41:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the launch window is the span that conditions will remain ideal for launch
2006-07-10 14:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by first_gholam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To accomplish a given mission, the orbiter must reach a particular orbit. However, the shuttle does not have endless fuel or energy. So there are certain times of the day that the shuttle can launch and meet the mission profile. If they launch at a different time they won't have enough fuel/deltaV to make the orbit required. This time is the "launch window".
2006-07-10 14:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by wd5gnr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
campbelp2002 has the most nearly correct answer.
If the idea was only to get the space shuttle into a certain orbit, you could launch at any time. But if the idea is to intercept another object that is already in that orbit, then you not only have to reach that orbit, but you must reach a particular point on it at a particular time.
Because space shuttle launches have a limited amount of fuel to use in course adjustments, it can't be forever playing catch-up (which is possible to do, with paired Hohmann transfers, but nevermind). The shuttle must launch in between two moments so that it can intercept the object that is already in orbit.
2006-07-10 16:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by David S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a window, or interval, of time. It must be launched after some certain time and before another later time, usually because it is meeting up with the space station or Hubble telescope in orbit and it needs to launch when that other object is flying over the launch pad.
2006-07-10 14:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not posotive but, I think the Launch window has something to do with. They can only launch the shuttle at certain times I have no clue why that is.
2006-07-10 14:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A launch window is simply the window of oppurtunity for a successful launch
2006-07-10 16:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by chimera_aquarius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the period of time where it is safe or ideal to launch like between 7/14 and 7/19.. its an English phrase.
2006-07-10 14:45:19 · answer #7 · answered by John H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the experience that they are attempting to achieve the ISS, a launch window may be the right time to launch the go back and forth so as that it reaches the ISS once plausible, with the smallest quantity of gas used, on the right time of day (so the solar is on the right position to make the shadows they prefer). They typically do not favor to dock with the ISS even as that is nighttime (even inspite of the actuality that "nighttime" very last for lower than about 50 minutes.)
2016-12-10 07:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they fire space shuttles using highly sprung rubber bands through a window (any1 just pick one) hence the launch window.n :-)
2006-07-10 18:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it refers to timing and tragectory of the rocket being launched in order to achieve the proper orbit desired. weather may also be an issue.
2006-07-10 14:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by cowboybabeeup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋