Study of Multipiece, Flow-Through Wind Tunnel Models for HIRT

Abstract

The usefulness of the proposed High Reynolds Number Transonic Wind Tunnel (HIRT) of AEDC will be largely influenced by the restrictions placed on testing due to model limitations. A preliminary study of models determined that basic models (without internal airflow) could be designed and tested in HIRT with few restrictions. The present study contains a more detailed analysis of the limitations of a high-performance fighter aircraft model, with variables similar to those for present-day transonic wind tunnels. A typical test plan is outlined, and model, balance, and support system limitations are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017286

Entities

People

  • A. E. Brady
  • S. A. Griffin
  • W. K. Alexander

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Contracts
  • Day
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Elevons
  • Fabrication
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Mach Number
  • Rudders
  • Simulators
  • Structural Analysis
  • Transonic Wind Tunnels
  • United States
  • Wind Tunnel Models
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design