Hypersonic Drag and Heat-Transfer Reduction Using a Forward-Facing Jet

Author

B. Meyer
Harlan F. Nelson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
David W. Riggins, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

A two-dimensional numerical study of the effects of a forward-facing jet located at the stagnation point of a blunt body on wave drag, heat transfer, and skin-friction drag is presented for Mach 6.5 flow at 30 km altitude. The full Navier-Stokes equations are used with variable viscosity and thermal conductivity. It is shown that upstream injection can significantly modify the flowfield. If the jet conditions are chosen properly, large reductions in drag and heat transfer can be obtained resulting in possible increases in the volumetric efficiency and static stability of aircraft as well as reductions in the heating protection requirements for hypersonic vehicles.

Recommended Citation

B. Meyer et al., "Hypersonic Drag and Heat-Transfer Reduction Using a Forward-Facing Jet," Journal of Aircraft, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Jan 2001.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.2514/2.2819

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-8669

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2001 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2001