An Evaluation of Procedures for Calculating Aerodynamic Loads

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Title
An Evaluation of Procedures for Calculating Aerodynamic Loads
Date
1965
Index Abstract
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Not Needed
Report Number
AFFDL TR 65-18
Corporate Author
Massachusetts institute of Technology
Laboratory
Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent
312
NTRL Accession Number
AD465433
Identifier
AD0465433
Access Rights
Export Controls
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(615)-1199
DoD Project
1367
DoD Task
136715
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
AFFDL LTR
Abstract
Existing theories are examined with the object of selecting the best methods for computing aerodynamic lift distributions for use in structural design. Subsonic, transonic and supersonic Mach numbers are included. Configurations consist of wing-body combinations such as might be employed for airplane-type vehicles. The present investigation is limited to the linear range of angle of attack. The simplest theories which give accuracy consistent with structural design practice are reduced to computational procedure; the accuracy of a theory having been established by comparison with existing experimental data. In cases where no adequate theory is available or experimental data is lacking, further research is recommended. Future extensions to nonlinear regimes, more general configurations, and higher Mach numbers are also described.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1965-05
Provenance
AFRL/VACA
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Creator
Schindel, Leon H.
Media
AFFDLTR65-018.pdf