VON KARMAN GAS DYNAMICS FACILITY
Abstract
Design, operation, organization structure, facility layout, and performance parameters of the Von Karman Gas Dynamics Facility at AEDC are discussed. The facility is engaged in aerodynamic development testing and research in the supersonic and hypersonic Mach number ranges. The existing units cover the Mach spe trum from 1.5 to 21.0, and include: (1) a 40 by 40 in. supersonic unit; (2) two 50-in. diam hypersonic units; (3) a 50-in.-diam hypervelocity unit, operating in the range between Mach 16 and 21, at flow velocity of 9000 fps; and (4) a 6-indiam, hypervelocity, low density research unit, operating at Mach 10 at flow velocity of 9000 fps. Highlights of the facility activities are discussed together with the capabilities of the various units. All associated instrumentation is described.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0255563
Entities
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex