Experimental Investigation of Two-Dimensional Confined Jet Thrust Vector Control

Abstract

Different types of thrust vector control systems are described, and a comparison of present systems is presented. Confined jet thrust vector control is shown to be an effective alternative. A two-dimensional nozzle that operates as a confined jet thrust vector control nozzle is experimentally demonstrated. Effects of changing geometric variables and inputs on ease of vectoring and performance of vectored thrust are analyzed. Schlieren photographs and movies show flow characteristics. Predictions of performance of operable nozzles are made based on results found in the experiments. Recommendations for further study are made. Keywords: Thrust control; Secondary injection; Two dimensional; Thrust vector control systems; Flow visualization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189845

Entities

People

  • Timothy A. Talda

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Cameras
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Control Systems
  • Flow
  • Flow Visualization
  • Geometry
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Secondary Injection
  • Thrust Vector Control Systems
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.