Superboom measurements and calculated pressure patterns have been made for fighter aircraft in level accelerated flight and in turn maneuvers. A summary of the main findings of these superboom studies, qualitative comparisons with analysis, and a physical explanation of some of the observed phenomena are presented. From 2 to 6 booms were observed (compared with normally overserved 2 booms for steady flight), and pressure-buildup factors of from 2 to 4 were measured (depending on the type of maneuver and the location of the observer).The relative positions of the multiple shocks were predicted within 1,000 feet, and the location of the initial superboom impact was found to be predictable within about ±2 miles when the temperature profile and airplane position information were available.
Sonic Booms from Aircraft in Maneuvers
1964-07-01
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English
Sonic booms from aircraft in Maneuvers
Engineering Index Backfile | 1963
|Method for calculating effect of aircraft maneuvers on sonic booms
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965
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