The influence of ablation on the aerodynamic characteristics of a blunted slender cone was investigated. Plastic models were launched in free flight at ablating conditions. The results were compared with results of similar tests using metal nonablating models. Ablation was found to decrease the dynamic stability and the drag, but had little effect on static stability and lift. The plastic models appeared to experience ablation-induced roll. (Author)
Comparison of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of an Ablating and Nonablating Blunted Conical Body
1973
25 pages
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English