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Hyper-X Research Vehicle (HXRV) Experimental Aerodynamics Test Program OverviewThis paper provides an overview of the experimental aerodynamics test program to ensure mission success for the autonomous flight of the Hyper-X Research Vehicle (HXRV). The HXRV is a 12-ft long, 2700 lb lifting body technology demonstrator designed to flight demonstrate for the first time a fully airframe integrated scramjet propulsion system. Three flights are currently planned, two at Mach 7 and one at Mach 10, beginning in the fall of 2000. The research vehicles will be boosted to the prescribed scramjet engine test point where they will separate from the booster, stabilize. and initiate engine test. Following 5+ seconds of powered flight and 15 seconds of cowl-open tares, the cowl will close and the vehicle will fly a controlled deceleration trajectory which includes numerous control doublets for in-flight aerodynamic parameter identification. This paper reviews the preflight testing activities, wind tunnel models, test rationale. risk reduction activities, and sample results from wind tunnel tests supporting the flight trajectory of the HXRV from hypersonic engine test point through subsonic flight termination.
Document ID
20000085906
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Holland, Scott D.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Woods, William C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Engelund, Walter C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA Paper 2000-4011
Meeting Information
Meeting: 18th Applied Aeronautics Conference
Location: Denver, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: August 14, 2000
End Date: August 17, 2000
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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