Analysis of the Supersonic Flow Field about a Forebody-Decelerator Combination. Volume 1. Theoretical Methods and Result Comparisons

Abstract

The supersonic flow field about a forebody-decelerator combination is analyzed. Tangent-cone and Newtonian methods are used to predict forebody surface pressures. Empirical correlations based on local similarity solutions predict the boundary layer characteristics, and boundary layer similarity techniques are used to predict the forebody wake parameters. The flow about a conical secondary body in the forebody wake is calculated using the method of characteristics. In Volume I the methods are presented and explained, and the results of the calculations are compared with experimental measurements; in Volume II the details of the calculation procedure and computer program are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0893254

Entities

People

  • L. W. Rust Jr.
  • P. P. Rao
  • R. A. Noreen

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Bow Shock
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Differential Equations
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Fluid Flow
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Measurement
  • Method Of Characteristics
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Supersonic Flow
  • Turbulent Flow
  • Turbulent Mixing
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics