A New Chart for Estimating the Absolute Ceiling of an Airplane,

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Abstract:

This report, which was prepared for publication by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, is concerned with the derivation of a chart for estimating the absolute ceiling of an airplane. This chart may be used in conjunction with the usual curves of power required and power available as an accurate substitute for extended calculation, or it may be used in the estimation of absolute ceiling when power curves are not available. AN

Author(s):
Diehl, Walter S.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*FLIGHT ENVELOPE, *ALTITUDE, VELOCITY, COMPUTATIONS, PITCH(MOTION), ANGLE OF ATTACK, ESTIMATES, AIRSPEED, FLIGHT PATHS, THRUST, FLIGHT SPEEDS, CURVES(GEOMETRY)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerodynamics
Keyword(s):
ATI 168104
Report Date:
1930 Jan 01