THE WAVERIDER. A HYPERSONIC CRUISE VEHICLE,

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Abstract:

A summary of current European activities in the use of waveriders as a practical approach to the aerodynamic design of hypersonic cruise vehicles is presented. Various methods of lifting surface design are discussed, and some comparisons with experimental observations are made. Author

Author(s):
Scott, John E., Jr
Author Organization(s):
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM)
Pagination:
0031

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ONRL-48-68
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LIFTING REENTRY VEHICLES, HYPERSONIC CHARACTERISTICS, WING BODY CONFIGURATIONS, LEADING EDGES, TRAILING EDGES, FLOW FIELDS, SHOCK WAVES, LIFT, AXISYMMETRIC FLOW, TWO DIMENSIONAL FLOW, WIND TUNNEL MODELS, FLOW VISUALIZATION, ANGLE OF ATTACK, CRUISE MISSILES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerodynamics, Guided Missile Dynamics, Configurations and Control Surfaces, Unmanned Spacecraft, Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry
Keyword(s):
CARET WINGS, LIFT DRAG RATIO, *WAVERIDERS
Report Date:
1968 Jul 22