Wind-Tunnel Tests to Determine the Air-Flow Characteristics in the Wakes of Three Aircraft Carrier Models. Part 3 - Tests of the Attack Carrier CVA 64

Abstract

Wind-tunnel test of a 1/144-scale model CVA 64 carrier were conducted to determine the distribution of dynamic pressure in the area traversed by landing aircraft. The local dynamic pressures in the air wake were surveyed at three carrier angles of yaw: 0, 10, and 20 deg. Results are presented as ratios of local dynamic pressure to free-stream dynamic pressure at various locations in the wake. In addition, a plot is presented showing the dynamic pressures encountered by an airplane approaching on a 4 deg glide path at one set of conditions of wind-over-deck and airplane airspeed. From a dynamic pressure distribution standpoint, a ship yaw angle of zero is the most desirable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1959
Accession Number
AD0477202

Entities

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  • Herbert E. White

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Airspeed
  • Depression
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flight Decks
  • Free Stream
  • Model Basins
  • Models
  • Navy
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Ship Model Basins
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Fluid Dynamics.