Development of AIM-7 flight clearance for the F-14D TECHEVAL

Conference · Sat Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:7068183

Sferlazza, M A ^[1]

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1. Grumman Corp., Grumman Aircraft Systems Div., Bethpage, NY (United States)

Recent advances in flow field analysis and synthesis techniques have greatly enhanced the capability to simulate store trajectories when released within the aerodynamic interference region of the parent aircraft. In the absence of wind tunnel data for specific aircraft/store combinations, the ability to effectively use existing wind tunnel data from other aircraft/store combinations can greatly enhance the ability to reduce cost and schedule associated with additional flow field wind tunnel testing required to support trajectory simulation analyses. An example of the excellent results obtainable utilizing these techniques has been demonstrated during the recently completed F-14 D TECHEVAL program. The paper describes the procedure used to support this program, shows how the Influence Function Method was used to eliminate the need for additional wind tunnel tests, and validates the approach for use in future weapon separation programs. 5 refs.

• OSTI ID: 7068183
• Report Number(s): AIAA-Paper--92-1024; CONF-9202119--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450000* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense
AERODYNAMICS
AIRCRAFT
CALIBRATION
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
DATA ANALYSIS
EQUIPMENT
FLUID MECHANICS
MECHANICS
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SIMULATION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TESTING
TRAJECTORIES
TUNNELS
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
WEAPONS
WIND TUNNELS