Determination of Shapes of Boattail Bodies of Revolution for Minimum Wave Drag
Description:
"By use of an approximate equation for the wave drag of slender bodies of revolution in a supersonic flow field, the optimum shapes of certain boattail bodies are determined for minimum wave drag. The properties of three specific families of bodies are determined, the first family consisting of bodies having a given length and base area and a contour passing through a prescribed point between the nose and base, the second family having fixed length, base area, and maximum area, and the third fa…
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Date:
August 21, 1951
Creator:
Adams, Mac C.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department