THE GENERALIZED ACTUATOR DISK

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Abstract:

Based upon the classical vortex system representation the induced velocities of a finite-bladed propeller with arbitrary circulation distribution are derived and Fourier analyzed. The zeroth harmonic, or steady component, of the induced velocities is considered in detail and formulas involving only an integration over the blade radius are found. Sample calculations of both the axial and radial velocity components for an arbitrary representative circulation distribution closely approximating the Goldstein optimum are presented. For the special case of a uniformly loaded propeller, expressions for the induced velocity components are given in simple closed form and velocity profiles are compared with the representative results.

Author(s):
Hough, G. R. ; Ordway, D. E.
Author Organization(s):
THERM ADVANCED RESEARCH INC ITHACA NY
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0433976
Pagination:
0042

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TAR-TR-6401
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NONR-2859(00)
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AERIAL PROPELLERS, *MARINE PROPELLERS, VORTICES, SHROUDED PROPELLERS, PROPELLER BLADES, LOADS(FORCES), VELOCITY, SPECIAL FUNCTIONS(MATHEMATICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft
Report Date:
1964 Jan 01