Author : James H. Henderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 872 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Transonic Wind Tunnel Investigation of Thrust Effects on the Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of Several Body-fin Configurations by : James H. Henderson
Download or read book Transonic Wind Tunnel Investigation of Thrust Effects on the Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of Several Body-fin Configurations written by James H. Henderson and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transonic wind tunnel tests were conducted on a sting-mounted model to determine thrust effects on longitudinal stability characteristics of several body-fin combinations. The plume was simulated by cold air ejected from a series of sonic jets normal to the missile axis. One fin configuration was tested at several longitudinal positions. Adverse plume effects on stability were reduced by location of fins a distance forward of the base. The test was conducted at the Calspan Corporations' 8 foot Transonic Wind Tunnel at Mach numbers ranging from 0.4 to 1.25. Angles of attack ranged from -4 degrees to 12 degrees. Data were also obtained at roll angles of 22.5 degrees and 45 degrees for one configuration.