YF-12C flight-measured inlet dynamic distortion data are compared with predictions made on the basis of the method reported by Melick et al. (1976). The YF-12C aircraft is a twin engine aircraft capable of speeds above 3. The inlets have a translating spike to control the inlet throat area. A bypass system is used to control the terminal shock of the inlet for operation in the mixed compression mode. The dynamic data were obtained with the aid of 24 high frequency response total pressure sensors. The model of Melick et al. is discussed along with the computer program used to implement the model. It is found that the predictions of maximum instantaneous distortion are within 20 percent of the measured values, which had been obtained at Mach numbers of 1.8, 2.1, 2.5, and 3.0.


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    Title :

    Comparison of Estimated with Measured Maximum Instantaneous Distortion Using Flight Data from an Axisymmetric Mixed Compression Inlet


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Propulsion Conference ; 1977 ; Orlando, FL, United States


    Publication date :

    1977-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English