Aerodynamic Characteristics of Sounding Rockets with Attached Gerdian Condensers from Mach 2.5 to 8,

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Abstract:

An investigation has been conducted in the 4 in x 4 in supersonic wind tunnel at Boston University to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a Tomahawk sounding rocket with attached gerdian condensers for a flight region of Mach 2.5 to 8. The angle of attack was varied from about -2.5 degrees to 2.5 degrees and zero sideslip was maintained. Results are presented showing the variation of the longitudinal stability with Mach number and roll angle of the condensers. No unstable configuration was found within the testing range of the present investigation. The aerodynamic forces were also determined. Author

Author(s):
Soohoo, Paul ; Girolamo, Rocco ; Udelson, Daniel G.
Author Organization(s):
BOSTON UNIV MASS ENGINEERING LABS
Pagination:
0068

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
Scientific-2, AFCRL-TR-73-0495
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-71-C-0209
Task Number(s):
765904
Project Number(s):
AF-7659
Monitor Series:
TR-73-0495
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Sounding rockets, *Aerodynamic characteristics, Aerodynamic loading, Aerodynamic forces, Instrumentation, Wind tunnel models
Field(s)/Group(s):
Rockets
Keyword(s):
Tomahawk rockets, Gerdian condensers
Report Date:
1974 Mar 01