The Method of Characteristics (MOC) is a classic technique for designing supersonic nozzles. An interactive computer program using MOC has been developed to allow engineers to design and analyze supersonic nozzle flow fields. The program calculates the internal flow for many classic designs, such as a supersonic wind tunnel nozzle, an ideal 2D or axisymmetric nozzle, or a variety of plug nozzles. The program also calculates the plume flow produced by the nozzle and the external flow leading to the nozzle exit. The program can be used to assess the interactions between the internal, external and plume flows. By proper design and operation of the nozzle, it may be possible to lessen the strength of the sonic boom produced at the rear of supersonic aircraft. The program can also calculate non-ideal nozzles, such as simple cone flows, to determine flow divergence and nonuniformities at the exit, and its effect on the plume shape. The computer program is written in Java and is provided as free-ware from the NASA Glenn central software server.


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    Title :

    An Interactive Method of Characteristics Java Applet to Design and Analyze Supersonic Aircraft Nozzles


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference ; 2014 ; Cleveland, Ohio, United States


    Publication date :

    2014-07-28


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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