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Blair, A. B., Jr.

Publications and source records attributed to Blair, A. B., Jr..

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NASA NTRS1978

Wind-tunnel investigation at Mach numbers from 1.90 to 2.86 of a canard-controlled missile with ram-air-jet spoiler roll control

The efficacy of using a ram-air-jet spoiler roll control device on a typical canard-controlled missile configuration was investigated. For roll control comparisons, conventional aileron controls on the tail fins were also tested. The results indicate that the roll control of the ram-air-jet spoiler tail fins at the highest free-stream Mach number compared favorably with that of the conventional 11-70 area-ratio tail fin ailerons, each deflected 10 deg. The roll control of the tail fin ailerons decreased while that of the ram-air-jet spoiler increased with free-stream Mach number. The addition of the ram-air-jet spoiler tail fins or flow-through tip chord nacelles on the tail fins resulted in only small changes in basic missile longitudinal stability. The axial force coefficient of the operating ram-air-jet spoiler is significantly larger than that of conventional ailerons and results primarily from the total pressure behind a normal shock in front of the nacelle inlets.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1978

A ram-air-spoiler roll stabilization device for forward control cruciform missiles

An experimental investigation has been made at supersonic Mach numbers to determine the feasibility of using a ram-air-spoiler roll control device on a typical canard control missile configuration. As a basis for roll control comparisons, conventional aileron controls on the tail fins were also tested. Results are presented which indicate that the addition of nacelles on the missile tail fins resulted in satisfactory roll control effectiveness and only small changes in basic missile stability. The ram-air-spoiler roll control effectiveness is relatively constant over the range of vehicle attitudes and Mach numbers investigated.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Stability and control characteristics of a monoplannar missile configuration with two low-profile tail arrangements at Mach numbers from 1.70 to 2.86

An experimental wind tunnel investigation has been made to determine the longitudinal and lateral aerodynamic stability and control characteristics of two tail fin arrangements of a monowing missile model. Both a conventional cruciform and a low profile tail arrangement were tested. The results indicate that the tail surfaces of both configurations were effective in producing pitch control. It was also concluded that both are effective in producing roll and yaw control that is accompanied by proverse yaw and roll, respectively. The conventional cruciform tail produces the most roll and yaw control.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Effect of Reynolds number on the aerodynamic stability and control characteristics of a 55 deg clipped-delta-wing orbiter configuration at supersonic Mach numbers

A wind-tunnel investigation has been conducted at Mach numbers from 1.60 to 4.63 for Reynolds numbers varying from approximately 0.8 million to 10.0 million (based on body length) to determine the Reynolds number effects on the static longitudinal and lateral aerodynamic stability and control characteristics of two scale models of the Grumman H-33 space shuttle orbiter. The results indicate that for the Reynolds number range investigated, there are no Reynolds number effects on the longitudinal or lateral aerodynamic characteristics of either model with zero control deflections and only negligible effects with control deflections. The roll control is constant for both models with the possible exception of a slight increase with increases in Reynolds number up to 2.0 million at the lower Mach numbers. This very small Reynolds number effect is much more apparent for the smaller model and disappears with increasing Mach and Reynolds numbers.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Aerodynamic characteristics of a 55 deg clipped-delta-wing orbiter model at Mach numbers from 1.60 to 4.63

Wind tunnel tests to determine the supersonic aerodynamic characteristics of a delta wing space shuttle orbiter model were conducted. The model was tested at Mach numbers from 1.60 to 4.63, at nominal angles of attack from minus 2 degrees to plus 30 degrees, nominal sideslip angles of minus 4 degrees to plus 10 degrees, and Reynolds numbers from 1.8 to 2.5 times one million per foot.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Supersonic aerodynamic characteristics of a lifting-body orbiter model with a blunted delta planform at Mach 2.30 to 4.60

An investigation has been made in the Langley Unitary Plan wind tunnel to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a lifting-body orbiter model with a blunted delta planform. The model was tested at Mach numbers from 2.30 to 4.60, at nominal angles of attack from -4 deg to 60 deg and angles of sideslip from -4 deg to 10 deg, and at a Reynolds number of 2.5 million per foot.

Blair, A. B., Jr.↗