Shock Detachment from the Leading Edge of Delta Wings.

Abstract

Angles of attack for shock wave detachment from the sharp leading edge of five delta wing models with flat compression surfaces were determined experimentally and the results are compared with analytical prediction methods. The wind tunnel experiments were performed at a free stream Mach number of 14.2 and a free stream Reynolds number per foot of 62,000. The angle of attack for shock wave detachment was experimentally determined by observing the flow of oil from the compression side of the model around the leading edge. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0752206

Entities

People

  • Kenneth F. Stetson
  • Norman E. Scaggs

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compression
  • Delta Wings
  • Flow
  • Free Stream
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Reynolds Number
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Waves
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.