AN Analytical Study of a Boundary Layer TVC Nozzle Concept
Abstract
Experimental investigations of the feasibility of directing missile thrust by controlling ambient airflow through ports in overexpanded nozzles have been conducted by the Naval Weapons Center and an NWC-sponsored contractor. Chandler Evans, Inc. The present analytical effort studied boundary-layer thrust vector control (BLTVC) technology with the following specific objectives: (1) Development of analytical or semi-empirical descriptions of the dominant phenomena that characterize the BLTVC flow field; (2) Derivation of similarity parameters that affect BLTVC performance; (3) Development of preliminary guidelines for flight-environment simulation with ground experiments; and (4) Generation of design charts that would be useful for BLTVC performance evaluation. The results of the study include identification of areas that require investigation in order to establish a design suitable for mission applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADB010287
Entities
People
- H. H. Tang
- J. Xerikos
- W. A. Anderson