Proposed aeroelastic and flutter tests for the National Transonic Facility

Stevenson, J. R.

Tests that can exploit the capability of the NTF and the transonic cryogenic tunnel, or lead to improvements that could enhance testing in the NTF are discussed. Shock induced oscillation, supersonic single degree control surface flutter, and transonic flutter speed as a function of the Reynolds number are considered. Honeycombs versus screens to smooth the tunnel flow and a rapid tunnel dynamic pressure reducer are recommended to improve tunnel performance.

Document ID

19810022602

Document Type

Conference Paper

Authors

Stevenson, J. R. (Rockwell International Corp. Los Angeles, CA, United States)

Date Acquired

August 11, 2013

Publication Date

September 1, 1981

Publication Information

Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center High Reynolds Number Res. - 1980

Subject Category

Distribution Limits

Public

Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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