Accession Number:

AD0752559

Title:

V/STOL Aircraft Aerodynamic Prediction Methods Investigation. Volume 3. Manual for Computer Programs

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 May 1969-31 Jan 1972

Corporate Author:

NORTHROP CORP HAWTHORNE CA AIRCRAFT DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Wooler, Peter T.
• Kao, Hsiao C.
• Schwendemann, Myles F.
• Wasson, Howard R.
• Ziegler, Henry

Report Date:

1972-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

207.0

Abstract:

Analytical engineering methods are developed for use in predicting the static and dynamic stability and control derivatives and force and moment coefficients of lift-jet, lift-fan, and vectored thrust VSTOL aircraft in the hover and transition flight regimes. The aircraft configurations studies have a conventional wing, fuselage and empennage. The prediction methods are suitable for use by design personnel during the preliminary design and evaluation of VSTOL aircraft of the type previously mentioned. Details and listings of the computer programs associated with the prediction methods are given in the volume.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• *AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
• *SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT
• INTERACTIONS
• VORTICES
• WAKE
• FLOW SEPARATION
• VERTICAL TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT
• INSTRUCTION MANUALS
• LIFT
• FLOW FIELDS
• STALLING
• MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION

Subject Categories:

• Aerodynamics
• VSTOL
• Computer Programming and Software
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE