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Static and dynamic pitch stability of a blunted cone with forward facing aerodynamic spike in hypersonic flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

G.R. Hutt  and
R.A. East
G.R. Hutt
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton
R.A. East
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton
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This paper presents experimental data highlighting the effects of a forward facing aerodynamic spike on the pitch stability of a blunted cone in hypersonic flow. Spike length and angle of attack variations on stability derivatives are described. Suitable application of the inviscid embedded Newtonian pitch stability prediction technique shows how the influence of spike aerodynamics may be successfully modelled. The paper extends the knowledge of aerodynamic spike flow effects, which have to date concentrated on aerodynamic drag reduction qualities at zero degrees angle of attack.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 89 , Issue 888 , October 1985 , pp. 307 - 314
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1985 

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