Measurements of Static and Total Pressure Throughout the Transonic Speed Range as Obtained from an Airspeed Head Mounted on a Freely Falling Body

Abstract

Results of preliminary tests of an air-speed head mounted on a freely falling body are prescribed. Measurements were made throughout the transonic speed range. Details and dimensions of the airspeed head and the body are given along with variations of static pressure, total pressure, and Mach number with time from release of the test body. A comparison of two methods of airspeed measurements and measured static pressure error is made in graphs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 1947
Accession Number
ADA800859

Entities

People

  • C. W. Mathews
  • T. R. Thompson

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Airspeed
  • Bodies
  • Calibration
  • Coefficients
  • Falling Bodies
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Radar Tracking
  • Static Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics