Aerodynamic Characteristics of Power-Law Bodies in Continuum and Transitional Hypersonic Flow.

摘要

This Memorandum describes experimental studies carried out at the RAE in the Low Density Tunnel and Gun Tunnel to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a series of power-law bodies of constant fineness ratio over a Reynolds number range covering both continuum and transitional rarefied flow. The tests were carried out at Mach numbers of 10 in the Low Density Tunnel and 12.8 in the Gun Tunnel at angles of incidence up to 30 degrees. Keywords: Hypersonic flow; Wind tunnels; Rarefied gases; Slender bodies. (kt)