Development and Calibration of a Mach 1.2 Rain Erosion Test Apparatus

Abstract

Development of a Mach 1.2 rain erosion test apparatus is described. This rotating arm apparatus is capable of evaluating the relative rain erosion resistance of materials and can be operated at speeds of 450 to 900 mph in a 1 or 2 inch/hour simulated rainfall. The report describes the design and development of the apparatus including the rotating arm, power train, test enclosure, rain simulation and control systems. Calibration and correlation experiments are also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0715909

Entities

People

  • Charles J. Hurley
  • George F. Schmitt Jr.

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calibration
  • Closed Circuit Television
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Erosion Resistance
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Rain Erosion
  • Rainfall
  • Resistance
  • Simulations

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.