Ballute Stabilization for Various Munition Configurations. Book 1

Abstract

The primary purpose of this program has been to define the aerodynamic characteristics of a broad range of bomb configuration with an emphasis on variations of inflatable Ballutes and stabilizers. Since this program is but a small portion of an overall reevaluation of basic bomb design philosophy, the intention has been to cover as wide a range of configuration as possible within the level of effort provided for by the scope of the contract. The specific objectives have been to obtain aerodynamic data by means of wind tunnel tests for both subsonic and transonic velocities. The testing consisted of force measurements to determine static aerodynamic coefficients as well as free oscillation tests and the calculation of dynamic damping derivatives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0908953

Entities

People

  • J. J. Graham

Organizations

  • Goodyear Aerospace

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Guns
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Subsonic Wind Tunnels
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Transonic Wind Tunnels
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design