Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Military and civilian airplane losses due to out-of-control spin motions are significant. Knowledge of rotary coefficients is necessary to understand the cause of spin entry and to devise proper recovery techniques. An exploratory wind-tunnel investigation has been conducted on simple airplane-like configurations on a rotary sting apparatus at rotation rates up to 10 rps. Rotary coefficients have been measured at unit Reynolds numbers from 2,000,000 to 24,600,000 per m and at angles of attack from 45 to 90 deg. Results show that the aerodynamic characteristics at steady spin rates are highly dependent on both spin rate and Reynolds number.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT STABILITY AND CONTROL
Type:
AIAA PAPER 75-171
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting; Jan 20, 1975 - Jan 22, 1975; Pasadena, CA
Format:
text
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