Static Force and Moment Test of the Holloman Narrow-Gage Rocket Sled at Mach Numbers from 3.5 to 5.5.

Abstract

A static force and moment test was performed in the Supersonic Wind Tunnel A at Mach numbers from 3.5 to 5.5 to obtain experimental aerodynamic data on the 1/12th scale model of a Narrow-Gage Rocket Sled. The test was performed with the model in close proximity to a ground plane and rail assembly simulating the High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base. The configuration variables were the mounting of either a 4 or 16-degree wedge above the rocket motors. Final tabulation of test data results are included in this report. Keywords: Aerodynamic loading; Rocket sled scale models; Wedges; Angle of attack; Wind tunnel test; Image Analyzer Data System(IADS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186291

Entities

People

  • C. L. Ratliff

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analyzers
  • Assembly
  • Base Pressure
  • Boundary Layer
  • Data Reduction
  • Free Stream
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Sleds
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Explosive Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow