Volterra's solution of the wave equation as applied to three-dimensional supersonic airfoil problems /
Max A. Heaslet, Harvard Lomax, and Arthur L. Jones.

Description

Main Author

Heaslet, Max A.

Related Names

Jones, Arthur L.
Lomax, Harvard.
United States. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

Language(s)

English

Published

Washington, D.C. : National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1947.

Subjects

Aerodynamics, Supersonic.
Aerofoils.
Differential equations, Partial.
Wave equations > Wave equations / Numerical solutions.
Wave equation.

Summary

A surface integral is developed which yields solutions of the linearized partial differential equation for supersonic flow. These solutions satisfy boundary conditions arising in wing theory. Particular applications of this general method are made, using acceleration potentials, to flat surfaces and to uniformlyy loaded lifting surfaces. Rectangular and trapezoidal plan forms are considered along with triangular forms adaptable to swept-forward and swept-back wings. The case of the trangular plan form in sideslip is also included. Emphasis is placed on the systematic application of the method to the lifting surfaces considered and on the possibility of further application.

Note

NACA TN No. 1412.
"September 1947."

Physical Description

56, [21] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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