An Experimental Investigation of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Several Nose-Mounted Canard Configurations at Transonic MACH Numbers.

Abstract

Experimental aerodynamic investigations were conducted at the CALSPAN Corporation's transonic wind tunnel to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of several nose-mounted canard wing configurations. Canard position, geometry, angular orientation, and model nose shape were varied systematically to determine their effects on model aerodynamics. Angle of attack was varied from -3 to 12 degrees and Mach number was varied from 0.6 to 1.25. Aerodynamic loads were measured separately for each of the four canards and tail surfaces, and the total model.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006483

Entities

People

  • James R. Burt Jr.

Organizations

  • Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler)

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Canard Configurations
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Physical Properties
  • Position Finding
  • Transonic Wind Tunnels
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.