Wind-Tunnel Tests to Determine the Air-Flow Characteristics in the Wakes of Three Aircraft Carrier Models. Part 2 - Tests of the Attack Carrier CVA 62

Abstract

Tests of a 1/144-scale model CVA 62 aircraft carrier were conducted in the wind tunnel to determine the local dynamic pressures in the area downwind of the carrier. Surveys were made with a pitot-static rake for three directions of relative wind. Plots are presented showing the ratio of local to free-stream dynamic pressure at various locations. Also, a representative plot is presented which shows the dynamic pressure profiles encountered along a typical approach path for an assumed set of conditions. The data show that, from the dynamic pressure viewpoint, wind over the bow at 0 deg. is the most favorable condition. With wind at 10 deg. to port (nearly aligned with the center line of the canted deck), and at 20 deg. the conditions are considerable less favorable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1959
Accession Number
AD0477201

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  • Herbert E. White

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Air Flow
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flight Decks
  • Free Stream
  • Intact Stability
  • Model Basins
  • Models
  • Scale Models
  • Ship Decks
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind
  • Wind Tunnels

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