Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of a Series of Ringtail - Body Combinations at Mach Numbers of 0.8-4.5

Abstract

An analysis is made of experimentally determined stability characteristics of a series of ringtails in combination with bodies of revolution. Results of the analysis show ringtails to be efficient stabilizing devices, when missile overall diameter is limited.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1970
Accession Number
AD0871756

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Brazzel
  • James H. Henderson
  • Joseph C. Craft

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afterbodies
  • Bodies
  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Boundary Layer
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Export Controls
  • Geometric Forms
  • Geometry
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Research Facilities
  • Revolutions
  • Trailing Edges
  • United States
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.