A smoke generator system was developed for in-flight vortex flow studies on the F-18 high alpha research vehicle (HARV). The development process included conceptual design, a survey of existing systems, component testing, detailed design, fabrication, and functional flight testing. Housed in the forebody of the aircraft, the final system consists of multiple pyrotechnic smoke cartridges which can be fired simultaneously or in sequence. The smoke produced is ducted to desired locations on the aircraft surface. The smoke generator system (SGS) has been used successfully to identify vortex core and core breakdown locations as functions of flight condition. Although developed for a specific vehicle, this concept may be useful for other aerodynamic flight research which requires the visualization of local flows.


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    Title :

    Smoke Generator System for Aerodynamic Flight Research


    Contributors:
    D. M. Richwine (author) / R. E. Curry (author) / G. V. Tracy (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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