OPERATING BOUNDARIES FOR STEADY HYPERSONIC FLIGHT ON A MINOR CIRCLE,
Abstract
An analysis is presented of steady flight at constant altitude on minor-circle paths about a spherical, non-rotating earth. Calculations determining the altitude-speed domain available for flight are made and the limitations imposed on the domain by lift, thrust and temperature bounds are shown. The principal conclusion is that minor-circle flight is possible at speeds up to and slightly beyond circular speed at an average altitude of 160,000 ft. The performance is mainly thrust limited, though increased allowable skin temperatures would result in an increase in performance. The highest possible value of the quantity C sub L S/W is desirable to achieve a high operating altitude. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 19, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0629043
Entities
People
- A. M. Drummond
Organizations
- University of Toronto