THE FLOW ABOUT A FAMILY OF SIMPLE, BLUNT AND SHARP LEADING-EDGED, TWO-DIMENSIONAL AEROFOILS AT TRANSONIC AND LOW SUPERSONIC SPEEDS
Abstract
The flow about the aerofoils is examined with particular attention to the expansive flow, to supersonic speeds, on the blunt leading edges, and to the subsequent compression. The movements of stagnation and sonic points are analysed. The shock structure in the supersonic compression process is explained, with the aid of a characteristics network. The effects of blunting on lift and lift-drag ratio are considered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0642155
Entities
People
- W. J. Graham
Organizations
- National Physical Laboratory