Streamline curvature design procedure for subsonic and transonic ducts [PDF]
A procedure for designing ducts for subsonic and transonic speeds is described. Examples discussed are a wind-tunnel contraction cone, a supersonic nozzle, and a diffuser. A listing of the computer program is included.
Barger, R. L.
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Comparison of Space Shuttle Orbiter low-speed static stability and control derivatives obtained from wind-tunnel and approach and landing flight tests [PDF]
Tests were conducted in the 8 foot transonic pressure tunnel to obtain wind tunnel data for comparison with static stability and control parameters measured on the space shuttle orbiter approach and landing flight tests.
Freeman, D. C., Jr., Spencer, B., Jr.
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Wind tunnel testing of low-drag airfoils [PDF]
Results are presented for the measured performance recently obtained on several airfoil concepts designed to achieve low drag by maintaining extensive regions of laminar flow without compromising high-lift performance. The wind tunnel results extend from
Harris, C. D. +2 more
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Wind tunnel wall interference (January 1980 - May 1988): A selected, annotated bibliography [PDF]
This selected bibliography lists 423 entries on the subject of wall interference during testing in wind tunnels. It is the third in a series of bibliographies on the subject.
Cole, Karen L., Tuttle, Marie H.
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Overview of the Applied Aerodynamics Division [PDF]
A major reorganization of the Aeronautics Directorate of the Langley Research Center occurred in early 1989. As a result of this reorganization, the scope of research in the Applied Aeronautics Division is now quite different than that in the past.
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Forward velocity effects on fan noise and the influence of inlet aeroacoustic design as measured in the NASA Ames 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel [PDF]
The inlet radiated noise of a turbofan engine was studied. The principal research objectives were to characterize or suppress such noise with particular regard to its tonal characteristics. The major portion of this research was conducted by using ground-
Holm, R. G. +2 more
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Adaptive wall wind tunnels: A selected, annotated bibliography [PDF]
This bibliography, with abstracts, consists of 257 citations arranged in chronological order. Selection of the citations was made for their value to researchers working to solve problems associated with reducing wall interference by the design ...
Mineck, R. E., Tuttle, M. H.
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Aeronautical Engineering: A special bibliography with indexes, supplement 74 [PDF]
This special bibliography lists 295 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in August ...
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Space shuttle: Verification of transition reentry corridor at high angles of attack and determination of transition aerodynamic characteristics and subsonic aerodynamic characteristics at low angles of attack for the Boeing H-32 booster [PDF]
Experimental aerodynamic investigations were made in a transonic wind tunnel on a 1/150-scale model of the Boeing H-32 space shuttle booster configuration. The purpose of the test was: (1) to verify the transonic reentry corridor at high angles of attack;
Houser, J. +3 more
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Bibliography on aerodynamics of airframe/engine integration of high-speed turbine-powered aircraft, volume 1 [PDF]
This bibliography was developed as a first step in the preparation of a monograph on the subject of the aerodynamics of airframe/engine integration of high speed turbine powered aircraft.
Nichols, M. R.
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