Accession Number:

AD0920489

Title:

Methods for Calculating Magnus Forces on Slender Bodies of Revolution

Personal Author(s):

Corporate Author:

FLORIDA UNIV EGLIN AFB GRADUATE ENGINEERING CENTER

Report Date:

1974-02-01

Abstract:

Theories for predicting the Magnus force for slender, pointed bodies of revolution at small angle of attack and small spin rates are reviewed. A semi-empirical method for calculating CY,P is discussed and shown to be applicable to a variety of bodies and experimental situations.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Feb 1972-Dec 73

Pages:

0054

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Distribution Statement:

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Contract Number:

F08635-70-C-0065

File Size:

2.41MB