AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLLING MOTION OF CRUCIFORM-FIN CONFIGURATIONS

Abstract

An experimental investigation was made of the rolling motion of a cruciform fin-alone and bodyfin configuration at angles of attack through 90 degrees. It was found that large variations in the steady-state rolling velocity occur with change in angle of attack. The mechanism causing these variations is discussed using results obtained from roll velocity measurements and smoke picture techniques. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0262712

Entities

People

  • John E. Greene

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Measurement
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.