Trade Studies Relating to a Long Range Mach 2.6 Supercruiser [PDF]
A systems study was conducted on an aircraft concept, representative of a supersonic-cruise military aircraft (supercruiser). The study results indicate that supersonic ranges in excess of 4000 n.mi.
Foss, W. E., Jr., Sorrells, R. B., III
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Trends in aircraft design [PDF]
, 1962 The improved performance of aircraft during the past decade has resulted in the need for new design and production techniques. Particular examples are integral construction and the use of sandwich panels.
Howe, D., Newell, A. F.
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A first-order time-domain Green's function approach to supersonic unsteady flow [PDF]
A time-domain Green's Function Method for unsteady supersonic potential flow around complex aircraft configurations is presented. The focus is on the supersonic range wherein the linear potential flow assumption is valid.
Freedman, M. I., Tseng, K.
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The atmospheric effects of stratospheric aircraft: A current consensus [PDF]
In the early 1970's, a fleet of supersonic aircraft flying in the lower stratosphere was proposed. A large fleet was never built for economic, political, and environmental reasons.
Carroll, M. A. +6 more
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V/STOL concepts in the United States: Past, present, and future [PDF]
Nonhelicopter types of V/STOL aircraft developed in the United States are reviewed, and some lessons learned from a selected number of concepts are highlighted.
Anderson, S. B., Nelms, W. P.
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Application of computational fluid dynamics and laminar flow technology for improved performance and sonic boom reduction [PDF]
, 1992 A discussion is given of the many factors that affect sonic booms with particular emphasis on the application and development of improved computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes.
Bobbitt, Percy J.
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Minimizing Sonic Boom Through Simulation-Based Design: The X-59 Airplane [PDF]
One of NASAs six Strategic Thrusts for aeronautics is Innovation in Commercial Supersonic Aircraft, with a vision of fast air travel widely available to the traveling public.
Aftosmis, Michael +2 more
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Evaluation of liquid methane storage and transfer problems in supersonic aircraft [PDF]
Evaluation of liquid methane storage and transfer problems for future supersonic aircraft cryogenic fuel ...
Brady, H. F. +3 more
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FLIGHT-DETERMINED STABILITY AND CONTROL DERIVATIVES OF A SUPERSONIC AIRPLANE WITH A LOW-ASPECT-RATIO UNSWEPT WING AND A TEE-TAIL [PDF]
Flight-determined stability & control derivatives of supersonic aircraft with low aspect ratio unswept wing & t ...
Andrews, W. H., Rediess, H. A.
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Wind tunnel evaluation of YF-12 inlet response to internal airflow disturbances with and without control [PDF]
, 1978 The response of terminal-shock position and static pressures in the subsonic duct of a YF-12 aircraft flight-hardware inlet to perturbations in simulated engine corrected airflow were obtained with and without inlet control.
Cole, G. L. +2 more
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