Linear Theory of Boundary Effects in Open Wind Tunnels With Finite Jet Lengths (open access)

Linear Theory of Boundary Effects in Open Wind Tunnels With Finite Jet Lengths

"In the first part, the boundary conditions for an open wind tunnel (incompressible flow) are examined with special reference to the effects of the closed entrance and exit sections. In the second part, solutions are derived for four types of two-dimensional open tunnels, including one in which the pressures on the two free surfaces are not equal. In the third part, a general method is given for calculating the boundary effect in an open circular wind tunnel of finite jet length" (p. 509).
Date: December 20, 1948
Creator: Katzoff, S.; Gardner, Clifford S.; Diesendruck, Leo & Eisenstadt, Bertram J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Free-flight transonic model investigation of jet effects on a fighter-type configuration employing a tail boom and three horizontal-tail positions (open access)

Free-flight transonic model investigation of jet effects on a fighter-type configuration employing a tail boom and three horizontal-tail positions

Report presenting the results of a limited research program initiated to study the effects of a hot propulsive jet on the longitudinal stability characteristics of a fighter-type airplane configuration. The data was obtained from a rocket-boosted free-flight model investigation over a range of Mach numbers using four models that differed only in the position and size of the horizontal tail. Results regarding the time histories, trim, normal force, pitching moment, aerodynamic-center location, dynamic stability, trim drag, and pressure data are provided.
Date: February 20, 1958
Creator: Jackson, Bruce G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flight Test of the Aerojet 7KS-6000 T-27 Jato Rocket Motor (open access)

Flight Test of the Aerojet 7KS-6000 T-27 Jato Rocket Motor

"A flight test of the Aero jet Engineering Corporation's 7KS-6000 T-27 Jato rocket motor was conducted at the Langley Pilotless Aircraft Research Station at Wallops Island, Va, to determine the flight performance characteristics of the motor. The flight test imposed an absolute longitudinal acceleration of 9.8 g upon the rocket motor at 2.8 seconds after launching. The total impulse developed by the motor was 43,400 pound-seconds, and the thrusting time was 7.58 seconds" (p. 1).
Date: December 20, 1949
Creator: Bond, Aleck C. & Thibodaux, Joseph G., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
NACA Transonic Wind-Tunnel Test Sections (open access)

NACA Transonic Wind-Tunnel Test Sections

Report presents an approximate subsonic theory for the solid-blockage interference in circular wind tunnels with walls slotted in the direction of flow. This theory indicated the possibility of obtaining zero blockage interference. Tests in a circular slotted tunnel based on the theory confirmed the theoretical predictions.
Date: June 20, 1955
Creator: Wright, Ray H. & Ward, Vernon G.
System: The UNT Digital Library