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Yonke, William A.

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Universal Controller For Supersonic Engine Inlet

Engine-demand airflow used as primary control parameter. Optimum inlet angle depends on such other variables as mach number, altitude, and ambient temperature. Function of these variables approximated by schedule ("inlet ramp schedule") of digitized values implemented by digital control system.

Yonke, William A.