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Drag measurements on a laminar-flow body of revolution in the 13-inch magnetic suspension and balance systemLow speed wind tunnel drag force measurements were taken on a laminar flow body of revolution free of support interference. This body was tested at zero incidence in the NASA Langley 13 in. Magnetic Suspension and Balance System (MSBS). The primary objective of these tests was to substantiate the drag force measuring capabilities of the 13 in. MSBS. The drag force calibrations and wind-on repeatability data provide a means of assessing these capabilities. Additional investigations include: (1) the effects of fixing transition; (2) the effects of fins installed in the tail; and (3) surface flow visualization using both liquid crystals and oil flow. Also two simple drag prediction codes were used to assess their usefulness in estimating overall body drag.
Document ID
19890009861
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Publication (TP)
Authors
Dress, David A. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.60:2895
NASA-TP-2895
L-16483
Accession Number
89N19232
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 505-61-01-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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