Aerodynamic Interactions From Reaction Controls for Lateral Control of the M2-F2 Lifting-Body Entry Configuration at Transonic and Supersonic Mach Numbers

摘要

Wind-tunnel tests were conducted to determine the interaction of reaction jets for roll control on the Ames M2-F2 lifting-body entry vehicle. Moment interactions are presented for a Mach number range of 0.6 to 1.7, a Reynolds number range of 1.2xl06 to 1.6xl06 (based on model reference length), an angle-of-attack range of -9° to 20°, and an angle-of-sideslip range of -6° to 6° at an angle of attack of 6°. The reaction jets produce roll control with small adverse yawing moment, which can be offset by the horizontal thrust component of canted jets.