Aerodynamics of Guided and Unguided Weapons. Part 2. Computer Program and Usage

Abstract

The report describes a computer program for calculating static forces and moments on canard-body-tail configurations. The program is applicable in the Mach number range, 0 = or < (M sub infinity) = or < 3, and angle of attack range, 0 = or < alpha < 20 degrees. The theoretical development of the methods used in the program is given in Part I of the report; however, for reference purposes, the various theories used are listed herein. A detailed description of the program usage, including input and output quantities, is also given. Several example cases are considered and the calculated aerodynamics compared with experimental data. In general, accuracies of plus or minus 10% can be expected for normal force and drag and the center of pressure is expected to be accurate to within plus or minus 8% of the body length.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0775300

Entities

People

  • C. William Mckerley
  • Frank G. Moore

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Drag
  • Experimental Data
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Geometry
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Projectiles
  • Rotating Bands
  • Skin Friction
  • Three Dimensional
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.