ANALYSIS OF THE LAMINAR BASE FLOW REGION BEHIND SHARP RE-ENTRY BODIES,

Abstract

The laminar base flow analysis of Denison, King, and Baum at Electro-Optical Systems, Inc. was used to calculate the flow behind conical re-entry bodies. The method of Hansen was used to obtain the equilibrium properties of air and a perfect gas model was used to simulate the 'frozen' air properties. The two air models resulted in a difference in base recirculation volume by as much as 150% for a typical re-entry situation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0605399

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  • Gerald R. Guinn

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  • Base Flow
  • Flow

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  • Chemistry

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.