Aerodynamic Housing.
Abstract
An aerodynamic housing stabilizes the free-fall descent of a device, particularly a sonobuoy, launched from an aircraft. The housing is cylindrically-configured and includes a tail section wherein a plurality of symmetrical channels are formed obliquely to the cylindrical surface of the housing about the circumference thereof, each channel having a leading edge in the shape of a truncated ellipse. A tailring mounted at the rear of the tail section partially covers the channels thereby forming contoured air ducts through which air flows during the free-fall to orient the housing vertically and stabilize the descent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 30, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADD010315
Entities
People
- Thomas Bahnck
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy