Aerodynamics of Jets Pertinent to VTOL Aircraft.

Abstract

The review is concerned with the theoretical and experimental data for circular, subsonic jets, with emphasis on the aerodynamic effects related to VTOL aircraft applications. Data for single and multiple jets in and out of ground effect, and the influence of external flows are included. Theoretical and experimental relations for the simpler jet configurations are reviewed initially to provide a context for the later discussion of more complex jet configurations. Data for situations involving the simplest geometric constraints are given preference, as opposed to aerodynamic information for specific aircraft configurations, with a view toward theoretical interpretation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0853494

Entities

People

  • James G. Skifstad

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Aircrafts
  • Experimental Data
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Ground Effect
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Organizational Psychology.