Characteristics of Thin Triangular Wings With Constant-Chord Partial-Span Control Surfaces at Supersonic Speeds

Abstract

A theoretical analysis was male of the characteristics of constant-chord partial-span control surfaces on thin triangular wings at supersonic speeds by use of methods based on the linearized theory for supersonic flow. Two cases were treated: In one the flap was considered to extend outboard from the center of the wing and in the other the flap was considered to extend inboard from the wing tip. Expressions were found for the lift coefficient, rolling- moment coefficient, and hinge-moment coefficient due to flap deflection, the hinge-moment coefficient due to angle of attack, and the hinge-moment coefficient due to flap lift. A few figures are given to illustrate the application of the equations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1948
Accession Number
ADA380750

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Nelson
  • Warren A. Tucker

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Coefficients
  • Control Surfaces
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Deflection
  • Delta Wings
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Free Stream
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Supersonic Flow
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Marine Hydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics