A summary of aerodynamic characteristics for wrap-around fins from Mach 0.3 to 3.0 /
James A. Humphrey, Calvin W. Dahlke.

Description

Main Author: Humphrey, James A.
Related Names: Dahlke, Calvin Wayne, author.
Redstone Arsenal (Ala.)
United States. Army.
Language(s): English
Published: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama ; U.S. Army Missile Research and Development Command, 1977.
Subjects: Guided missiles > Guided missiles / Aerodynamics.
Rockets (Aeronautics) > Rockets (Aeronautics) / Fins.
Summary: Wrap-around fin effectiveness for tube-launched missiles was investigated in a series of 6 wind tunnel tests. Wind tunnels were AEDC Propulsion Wind Tunnel, NASA/Langley Research Center Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel and McDonnell Douglas 4-foot Trisonic Wind Tunnel. Mach number range was 0.3 to 3.0. Basic model was a 2-caliber secant ogive nose with an 8-caliber cylindrical afterbody and 21 fin configurations. Variations in the coefficients are presented for changes in fin geometry including taper ratio and leading edge sweep angle, aspect ratio, exposed semi-span, and root chord length; opening angle, fully closed to 10 deg past fully open; and body step down.
Note: "1 March 1977."
Physical Description: 230 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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