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A research study for the preliminary definition of an aerophysics free-flight laboratory facility

Author:
Canning, Thomas N.
Published:
JAN 1, 1988.
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1 electronic document
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Summary:
A renewed interest in hypervelocity vehicles requires an increase in the knowledge of aerodynamic phenomena. Tests conducted with ground-based facilities can be used both to better understand the physics of hypervelocity flight, and to calibrate and validate computer codes designed to predict vehicle performance in the hypervelocity environment. This research reviews the requirements for aerothermodynamic testing and discusses the ballistic range and its capabilities. Examples of the kinds of testing performed in typical high performance ballistic ranges are described. We draw heavily on experience obtained in the ballistics facilities at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. Prospects for improving the capabilities of the ballistic range by using advanced instrumentation are discussed. Finally, recent developments in gun technology and their application to extend the capability of the ballistic range are summarized.
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Collection:
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note:
Document ID: 19890006561.
Accession ID: 89N15932.
NAS 1.26:184631.
NASA-CR-184631.
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