Three-Dimensional Potential Flow around a Body Spanning an Annulus: Computer Program and Solution.

Abstract

A set of computer programs for calculating the three-dimensional potential flow around a body spanning a cylindrical annulus is described. Bodies spanning the annulus may be represented by a superposition of radial vortex and source lines. Lifting bodies are restricted to a constant circulation radially since the theory does not consider shed vortices. Otherwise, the configuration may be of any arbitrary body geometry, stagger angle, spacing, and hub/tip ratio. Examples of input and output are provided, as well as program listings. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 30, 1973
Accession Number
ADA001007

Entities

People

  • A. Tamura
  • B. Lakshminarayana
  • R. Howells

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Flow
  • Geometry
  • Lifting Bodies
  • Mathematics
  • Potential Flow
  • Sizes (Dimensions)
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris