Analytical Study of Inflight Thrust Reversers. Volume I.
Abstract
Mathematical models are developed for predicting the flow fields within and external to a thrust reverser when it is deployed in flight, and the forces and moments induced on the aircraft by virtue of these flow fields. The method used are largely two-dimensional in nature, but contain empirical corrections to account for three-dimensionality. Although no testing was accomplished under this contract, the analytical predictions are compared with existing test data. A method of evaluating stowed reverser losses is given, twin-jet and unsteady flow effects are discussed and a test/analytical program is outlined which is aimed at further improving and verifying the results of the study. This volume contains the technical discussion and results of the analytical effort. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0751525
Entities
People
- Barry W. Prior
- Hai-yain Chang
- Tirumalesa Duvvuri