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Comparison of the aerodynamic characteristics of an ablating and nonablating blunted conical bodyThe influence of ablation on the aerodynamic characteristics of a blunted slender cone was investigated. Plastic models were launched in free flight at ablating conditions. The results were compared with results of similar tests using metal nonablating models. Ablation was found to decrease the dynamic stability and the drag, but had little effect on static stability and lift. The plastic models appeared to experience ablation-induced roll.
Document ID
19730009275
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Technical Note (TN)
Authors
Kruse, R. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1973
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TN-D-7196
A-4558
Report Number: NASA-TN-D-7196
Report Number: A-4558
Accession Number
73N18002
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 117-07-04-14-00-21
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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