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Experimental investigation of the drag of 30 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree cone cylinders at Mach numbers between 1.5 and 8.2 (open access)

Experimental investigation of the drag of 30 degree, 60 degree, and 90 degree cone cylinders at Mach numbers between 1.5 and 8.2

Report presenting the total drag coefficients of 60 degree cone cylinders of fineness ratio 2.07 measured in free flight from Mach numbers of 1.5 to 8.2. Results regarding the smooth 60 degree cone cylinder, rifled models, and discontinuity lines in the shadowgraph pictures are provided.
Date: April 25, 1952
Creator: Seiff, Alvin & Sommer, Simon C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Ames Supersonic Free-Flight Wind Tunnel (open access)

The Ames Supersonic Free-Flight Wind Tunnel

Memorandum presenting a description of the Ames supersonic free-flight wind tunnel, which is a new piece of equipment for aerodynamic research at high supersonic Mach numbers. It has a wide Mach number range extending from low supersonic speeds to Mach numbers in excess of 10. The air stream in the tunnel is imperfect, mainly due to a symmetrical pair of oblique shock waves which reflect down the test section.
Date: April 25, 1952
Creator: Seiff, Alvin; James, Carlton S.; Canning, Thomas N. & Boissevain, Alfred G.
System: The UNT Digital Library