STUDY OF LOW-SPEED AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF A RIGHT-TRIANGULAR PYRAMID CONFIGURATION

Abstract

An investigation was made of the static-longitudinal and lateral-stability characteristics of a right-triangular pyramidal wedge with and without added aerodynamic surfaces. Tests were conducted in the 12-inch CRDL subsonic wind tunnel at velocities of 120 mph and 140 mph. Results indicate the pyramidal wedge shape has potentially promising glide angles as shown by the measured lift-to-drag ratios. The unit's aerodynamic characteristics were sensitive to wingbody asymmetry. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0270250

Entities

People

  • Abraham Flatau
  • Richard R. Raup

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Asymmetry
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Eccentricity
  • Physical Properties
  • Shape
  • Subsonic Wind Tunnels
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.