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Ground testing and simulation. II - Aerodynamic testing and simulation: Saving lives, time, and moneyThe present work discusses in general terms the various kinds of ground facilities, in particular, wind tunnels, which support aerodynamic testing. Since not all flight parameters can be simulated simultaneously, an important problem consists in matching parameters. It is pointed out that there is a lack of wind tunnels for a complete Reynolds-number simulation. Using a computer to simulate flow fields can result in considerable reduction of wind-tunnel hours required to develop a given flight vehicle.
Document ID
19740049572
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Dayman, B., Jr.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Fiore, A. W.
(USAF, Aerospace Research Laboratories, Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Astronautics and Aeronautics
Volume: 12
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Accession Number
74A32322
Distribution Limits
Public
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