Static Stability and Axial Force Tests of the Holloman Monorail Rocket Sled at Mach Numbers 8 and 10

Abstract

Experimental static-stability and axial-force data are presented for several configurations of a 0.4-scale model of a monorail rocket sled at Mach numbers of 8 and 10. The test Reynolds numbers, based on maximum model length, were approximately 14.4 and 10.7 million, respectively. The models were tested in close proximity to a ground plane assembly which simulated the rail and trough of the Holloman AFB High-Speed Test Track. Results are presented to show the effects of configuration variables such as nose shape; vertical, forward, and aft canards; rocket booster chamber length; and forward and aft slipper wedges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA021391

Entities

People

  • J. D. Corce
  • R. W. Rhudy

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Base Pressure
  • Boundary Layer
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flow Fields
  • Free Stream
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Photographs
  • Reynolds Number
  • Rocket Sleds
  • Static Loads
  • Static Pressure
  • Wedges
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.