The Need for Air Force Engine Stability Margin Testing for Inlet-Engine Interface Definition

Abstract

This report addresses the need for improved inlet-engine interface definitions and engine stability development approaches. Historical data are reported depicting the onset of interface stability problems in past Air Force developments. Various approaches and factors related to the development of operationally suitable engines are discussed for different time periods since the late 1940's. More recent Air Force experiences and development efforts directed toward improved stability development approaches are compiled as a basis for proposed engine development programming considerations. Inlet-engine interface definition and stability margin testing procedures are related.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0905642

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People

  • J. Franklin Montgomery Iii

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engineers
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Military Aircraft
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Software Testing
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Turbines
  • Turbojet Engines

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  • Aerospace Engineering
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