THE DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MAGNETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR THE R.A.E. 7 INCH X 7 INCH (18 X 18 CM) HYPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL.

Abstract

A magnetic suspension system for aerodynamic wind tunnel models is described. The system is designed to hold axi-symmetrical models in a Mach 8 airstream. The models, which may be flown at small degrees of incidence, are controlled in five degrees of freedom. Aerodynamic forces on a model may be measured under conditions more nearly approaching those of free flight. The system has been used to measure drag forces on a conical model. No great difficulties were encountered in launching or recovering the model. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0643559

Entities

People

  • Anna M. Wilson
  • B. Luff

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Construction
  • Flight
  • Free Flight
  • Hypersonic Wind Tunnels
  • Launching
  • Models
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow