A flight program was conducted with the objective to study the vortex flow systems existing around the F-106B aircraft. Level 1-G decelerating flight with varying angle of attack was considered along with conditions involving G levels in the range from 4.5 to 5.5 and angles of attack in the range from 16 to 19 degrees. It was demonstrated that the vapor screen technique can be applied successfully to flight vehicles under a variety of test conditions, taking into consideration the transonic maneuver performed by fighter aircraft. Details regarding the employed in-flight flow visualization technique are discussed, taking into account the seeding system, the light sheet system, the video system, the control system, and the recording of the data. Attention is also given to the flight program, the data development, and the scientific observations.


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    Title :

    In-flight flow visualization of F-106B leading-edge vortex using the vapor-screen technique


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    Publication date :

    1986-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    In-flight flow visualization of F-106B leading-edge vortex using the vapor-screen technique

    Lamar, J. E. / Bruce, R. A. / Pride, J. D., Jr. et al. | NTRS | 1988


    Errata: In-Flight Flow Visualization of F-106B Leading-Edge Vortex Using the Vapor-Screen Technique

    J. E. Lamar / R. A. Bruce / J. D. Pride J R. H. Smith et al. | AIAA | 1988



    In-flight flow visualization of F-106B leading-edge vortex using thevapor-screen technique

    LAMAR, J. E. / BRUCE, R. A. / PRIDE, J. D. et al. | AIAA | 1988