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An experimental investigation into yaw control at high alpha on a chined forebody using slot blowing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

S. P. Williams  and
K. P. Garry
S. P. Williams
Affiliation:
College of Aeronautics Cranfield University , UK
K. P. Garry
Affiliation:
College of Aeronautics Cranfield University , UK
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Abstract

Results are presented from low-speed windtunnel tests on an isolated generic chined forebody with pneumatic methods of yaw control at high alpha. Measurements of forces and moments were made on the forebody at angles of attack in the range 0° ≤ ɑ ≤ 60°. Slot blowing through the chine edge at various angles and upper surface tangential blowing have been compared, and optimum configurations have been identified. The effects of forebody cross-sectional shape have also been investigated and have been found to be highly critical in determining blowing effectiveness. Limited flowfield visualisation is also presented in order to gain some understanding of the flow field characteristics.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 100 , Issue 998 , October 1996 , pp. 355 - 363
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1996 

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