Inlet and Internal Aerodynamics of a VTOL Thrust Augmenter.

Abstract

A new two dimensional thrust augmenter VTOL model has been designed, built and tested. The model has few moving parts and possibilities for good aerodynamic performance. A complete static test facility capable of supplying 30 psig air through 1.5 square inches nozzle for 2 minutes has been built for testing this model. The test rig can be moved in and out of ground effect by a fork lift. Instrumentation consists of strain gages to measure total lift and thrust.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027647

Entities

People

  • Edward H. Gibbs
  • John L. Loth
  • Subrato Chandra

Organizations

  • West Virginia University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Gages
  • Ground Effect
  • Instrumentation
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Static Tests
  • Strain Gages
  • Test Facilities
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.