An Investigation of Jet Plume Effects on the Stability Characteristics of a Body of Revolution in Conjunction with Fins of Various Geometry and Longitudinal Positions at Transonic Speeds (Sting-Mounted Model with Normal Jet Plume Simulator)

Abstract

Transonic wind tunnel tests were conducted on a body of revolution with various fin configurations to investigate jet plume effects on missile longitudinal stability. The sting-mounted model utilized a series cold air normal jets located downstream of the base to simulate the jet plume. Fins of various planform geometry were tested in three longitudinal positions. Base pressures, total model forces and moments, and fin forces and moments were measured. The test was conducted in the CALSPAN 8-ft Transonic Wind Tunnel at Mach numbers of 0.4 to 1.25 and at angles of attack of -4 deg to 12 deg. Plume simulator chamber pressure was varied from 0 to 600 psia. The test was designated CALSPAN T17-123.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013513

Entities

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  • James H. Henderson

Organizations

  • Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler)

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Air Supplies
  • Base Pressure
  • Bending Moments
  • Bodies
  • Coefficients
  • Corporations
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Photographs
  • Revolutions
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Transonic Wind Tunnels
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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