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Brian Budzinski February 7, 2008 Aerothermal Group Contact Lifting Bodies/Lift and Drag Curves

Explore lift and drag curves using Newtonian model for delta wing with fins in AAE 450's aerothermal project. Includes assumptions, code models, references, and future work plans.

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Brian Budzinski February 7, 2008 Aerothermal Group Contact Lifting Bodies/Lift and Drag Curves

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  1. Brian BudzinskiFebruary 7, 2008Aerothermal Group ContactLifting Bodies/Lift and Drag Curves AAE 450 Spring 2008

  2. Drag Curve Lift Curve Assumptions: • Newtonian Model • Turbulent Flow • Delta Wing Configuration and Two Vertical Fins Code: Brian Budzinski Code: Brian Budzinski • Model: • Air launch • Initial Configuration: Horizontal (α=0°) • Final Configuration: Vertical (α=0°) AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermal

  3. L/D Curve Lift vs. Velocity Code: Brian Budzinski Code: Brian Budzinski • Code Uses: • Air Launch with wing/fins • Balloon Launch with fins • Ground Launch with fins • Future Work: • Model Various Wing/Fin Configurations • Integrate Code into “Master” aero code AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermal

  4. Pegasus Model: • Delta Wing • Two Horizontal Fins • One Vertical Fin • Code Model: • Delta Wing • Zero Horizontal Fins • Two Vertical Fins Pegasus Paneled Body Model Reference (3) AAE 450 Spring 2008

  5. References: • (1) Hankey, Wilbur L. “Re-Entry Aerodynamics” AIAA, Washington D.C., 1988, pp. 70-73. • (2) AAE 450 Senior Design Class: Spring 2007, "Project Aquarius" • (3) Rhode, M.N., Engelund, W.C., and Mendenhall, M.R. “Experimental Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Pegasus Air-Launched Booster and Comparisons with Predicted and Flight Results” AIAA 95-1830, June 1995 AAE 450 Spring 2008 Aerothermal

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