Use of the Flow Angularity Technique for Predicting Store Separation Trajectories

Use of the Flow Angularity Technique for Predicting Store Separation Trajectories
Author: Stephen C. Korn
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Total Pages: 94
Release: 1971
Genre: Bombs
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A method is being developed for solving the store separation trajectory problem by flow angularity techniques. This approach uses experimentally measured interference flow field data coupled with store free stream aerodynamic coefficients. Presently, the flow field about the inboard triple ejector rack loaded with M-117 bombs at Mach 0.85 on the F-4 aircraft is being used to predict the trajectory of other stores launched from the inboard triple ejector rack at subsonic and transonic Mach numbers. Sample comparisons of trajectories produced by the captive trajectory system are presented. This technique allows calculation of the trajectory until the store impacts on the ground. Sample miss distances caused by the interference flow field calculated using the flow angularity technique are presented for the M-117 bomb. (Author).

Validation and Expansion of the Flow Angularity Technique for Predicting Store Separation Trajectories

Validation and Expansion of the Flow Angularity Technique for Predicting Store Separation Trajectories
Author: Stephen C. Korn
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Total Pages: 272
Release: 1972
Genre: Bomb racks
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This report documents the external flow fields caused by various weapon configurations on the wing of an F-4 aircraft, verifies assumptions made in the flow angularity technique, and presents the documentation for the 'Flow Angularity Computer Program' with example trajectories. The flow angularity program is presently capable of calculating the trajectories of stores off the inboard and outboard wing stations in either single, triple ejector rack, or multiple ejector rack configurations. The assumptions made in the flow angularity technique have been analyzed and generally validated as good approximations. (Author).

Store Separation Testing Techniques at the Arnold Engineering Development Center

Store Separation Testing Techniques at the Arnold Engineering Development Center
Author: J. B. Carman (Jr.)
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Total Pages: 92
Release: 1980
Genre: Airplanes, Military
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The purpose of this report is to describe the formulation and basic composition of several store separation techniques (dynamic drop, wind tunnel computer simulation, and analytical computer simulation) along with the benefits and limitations of each. In the course of the report, guidelines are established for use in formulation of future store separation test and evaluation programs. (Author).

Transonic Wing/store Flow-field Measurement Using a Laser Velocimeter

Transonic Wing/store Flow-field Measurement Using a Laser Velocimeter
Author: F. L. Heltsley
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Total Pages: 62
Release: 1981
Genre: Aerodynamics, Transonic
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A test was conducted in the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (1T) of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility (PWT) to measure the flow fields about several wing/pylon/store configurations. Test models included a wall-mounted swept wing, five-percent MK-83 and M-117 stores, and swept and unswept pylons. Flow-field velocity measurements, made by using a three-component laser velocimeter, are presented. (Author).