Low subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of a shuttle orbiter having 35 deg trapezoidal wing and 75 deg inboard glove
B. Spencer, George M. Ware
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B. Spencer, George M. Ware
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An investigation has been made in a low-turbulence pressure tunnel to determine the subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of 0.01875-scale model of a shuttle orbiter configuration having a 35 deg swept trapezoidal wing and 75 deg swept fixed glove located ahead of the wing. Tests were made at Mach numbers below 0.30 and Reynolds numbers, based on body length, from 12.32 x one million to 24.65 x one million, with most of the tests being made at a Reynolds number of 12.32 x one million. Variables investigated included configuration components in combination, elevon deflections and rudder deflections in combination, and dorsal-tail roll-out angle.
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An investigation has been made in a low-turbulence pressure tunnel to determine the subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of 0.01875-scale model of a shuttle orbiter configuration having a 35 deg swept trapezoidal wing and 75 deg swept fixed glove located ahead of the wing. Tests were made at Mach numbers below 0.30 and Reynolds numbers, based on body length, from 12.32 x one million to 24.65 x one million, with most of the tests being made at a Reynolds number of 12.32 x one million. Variables investigated included configuration components in combination, elevon deflections and rudder deflections in combination, and dorsal-tail roll-out angle.
Key concepts: Orbiter, Wing, Angle of attack, Aerodynamics, Rudder, Reynolds number, Mach number, Wing configuration