Experimental investigation on the draining behavior in scaled models of the
new A5ME upper stage propellant compartments with respect to different flight
conditions
The maximum possible mass, launched to orbit by a rocket, depends on the launcher
performance and the desired target orbit. To provide as much capacity to the payload as
possible, the total mass of the launchers upper stage has to be minimized. Intelligent
propellant management can contribute significantly to increase the performance of the
launcher. To optimize the flight missions the tank outlet design is required, to achieve that a
maximum of the propellant is available for the mission and a minimum of propellant loading
remains as unused residual
