Transonic Static Stability Characteristics of Bomblet Munition Models Used in the Evaluation of the Zero-Coning Aerodynamic Dispersal Technique

Abstract

A wind-tunnel investigation was conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) to determine the static stability characteristics of bomblet munition models designed for the evaluation of the Zero-Coning Aerodynamic Dispersal Technique. Force and moment data were recorded at Mach numbers from 0. 3 to 1.2 at a constant Reynolds number of 2,200,000 per foot. Angle of attack was varied from -8 to 27 deg. Roll angle was varied from 0 to 30 deg on one configuration. The test results indicate that the configurations tested are marginally acceptable to achieve Zero-Coning dispersion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0889187

Entities

People

  • T. O. Shadow

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afterbodies
  • Air Force
  • Boattail Afterbodies
  • Bodies
  • Governments
  • High Angles
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Munitions
  • Precision
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.