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Summary of STOL ground vortex investigationAn experimental facility was developed in the 1.23 (48 inch) wind tunnel of the Applied Research Lab. at the Pennsylvania State Univ. to model the ground vortex. The purpose of the facility was to study the effect of various parameters on the location and characteristics of a ground vortex. An experimental investigation was conducted in the tunnel into the formation, stability and strength of the ground vortex for several flow parameters. The design of the facility, special instrumentation and results are summarized.
Document ID
19870014982
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Billet, Michael L. (Applied Research Labs. State College, PA, United States)
Walters, Marvin M. (Naval Air Development Center Warminster, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Research Center Proceedings of the 1985 NASA Ames Research Center's Ground-Effects Workship
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Accession Number
87N24415
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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