Effect of Base Cant on Conical MARV Configuration

Abstract

Theoretical and experimental studies of the effect of a 30 degree base cant on the pitching moment of a slim conical body have been performed. These analyses have shown that a positive moment due to the base cant is produced for an angle of attack less than the cone half angle. Trim is obtained at angles of attack close to the angle of attack that corresponds to the peak lift-to-drag ratio. The effect on lift and drag is to reduce these quantities approximately by the amount the windward surface area is reduced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0770065

Entities

People

  • John W. Ellinwood
  • Robert L. Varwig

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Base Pressure
  • Bodies
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Conical Bodies
  • Drag
  • Measurement
  • New Mexico
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Shape
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.