Accession Number:

AD1029773

Title:

Investigation of Rocket Based Combined Cycle Design Modifications to Improve Cmo and Cma at Subsonic Speeds

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

United States Air Force Academy Air Force Academy United States

Personal Author(s):

• Guarnaccio,Chase
• Thompson,Matt
• Post,Martiqua
• Brandt,Steven

Report Date:

2012-03-13

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

This investigation tested various design modifications to the Rocket Based Combined Cycle RBCC to achieve a less negative pitching moment coefficient at an angle of attack of zero degrees cm thereby allowing the RBCC to trim at a lower angle of attack.

Descriptors:

• rockets
• boosters
• delivery
• scramjets
• test and evaluation
• angle of attack indicators
• pitch inclination

Subject Categories:

• Rockets

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE