Ground Environment Characterization of STOVL Fighter Propulsion Systems

Abstract

The report contains information on the ground environment produced by STOVL propulsion systems. Data on impingement flow fields, heat transfer rates of impinging jets, and STOVL fighter exhaust characteristics are included. An analysis method was developed by UTC to estimate STOVL ground environments. Ground environments were estimated for the AV-8, Remote Augmented Lift (RAL), Remote Exhaust (REX), Hybrid Fan Vectored Thrust (HFVT), ejector augmentor, and lift plus lift/cruise propulsion systems. The effect of these ground environments on aluminum plates, asphalt concrete, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), and steel plates was estimated. Facilities capable of conducting ground environment test were identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225372

Entities

People

  • Randolph W. Spratt

Organizations

  • Universal Technology Corporation (United States)

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Creep
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flow Fields
  • Heat Transfer
  • Landing Pads
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Research Facilities
  • Shear Stresses
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Static Pressure
  • Stresses
  • Test Facilities
  • Thermal Stresses
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.