Design of three-dimensional scramjet inlets for hypersonic propulsionThe paper outlines an approach to the design of three-dimensional inlets for scramjet engines. The basis of the techniques used is the method of streamline tracing through an inviscid axisymmetric flow field. A technique is described for making a smooth change of cross-section shape from rectangular to circular. A feature is the considerable use of computer-graphics to provide a 'user-oriented' procedure which can produce promising design configurations for subsequent analysis with CFD codes. An example is given to demonstrate the capabilities of the design techniques.
Document ID
19880028274
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Simmons, J. M. (Queensland, University Brisbane, Australia)
Weidner, E. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)