On the Aerodynamics of Windblast.

Abstract

In two previous reports (Schneck, 1976, 1979) a mathematical theory was developed in order to calculate the aerodynamic loading to which a pilot is exposed during high speed ejections. Neglecting the effects of flow separation, preliminary results suggested that the pilot's musculo-skeletal resistance is not likely to withstand the tendency for dislodgement from a restraining surface if he is ejecting at Mach numbers exceeding 0.72. Recently (Schneck, 1979) the mathematical theory of windblast was modified to include some effects of flow separation. In the report that follows, these effects are examined in greater detail, particularly as they affect the time-course of limb dislodging forces after the onset of windblast.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110495

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Schneck

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircrafts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Buoyancy
  • Ejection Seats
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Froude Number
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.