Analysis of Empirically Determined Aerodynamic and Ram Coefficients for a Power-Augmented-Ram Wing-in-Ground Effect.

Abstract

With the advent of a theory for power-augmented-ram wing-in-ground-effect vehicle performance, there is a need for detailed comparison with test data. This report presents a comparison of test data with theory, in particular, the determination of the effects of changes in vehicle geometry and cruising height on flight performance. Good correlation between theory and experiment has been achieved for lift and pitching moment, and correlation with drag is promising for some geometries. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049636

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People

  • David G. Rousseau
  • David W Taylor

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Drag
  • Aerodynamic Lift
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Drag
  • Equations
  • Errors
  • Experimental Data
  • Free Stream
  • Ground Effect
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Security
  • Surface Effect Vehicles
  • Trailing Edges
  • Vehicles

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  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation