Practical design constraints led to the use of canard surfaces for the aerodynamic control of a slender cruciform configuration. The control functions defined by mission requirements were preprogrammed manoeuvres in pitch and roll position control. Surveyed bibliography, based on previous experience, had predicted that due to wing-tail interference, canard roll control might not be practical. However, a qualitative study of the phenomenon-based on a simplified vortex model-indicated that in a carefully designed configuration roll stabilization by canard control surfaces can be achieved. Wind tunnel tests were run to confirm the conclusions of the qualitative analysis. The test results demonstrated that by proper choice of the aerodynamic design parameters a reasonable portion of the canard rolling moment can be used for roll control, at least for small side slip angles.
Roll control feasibility of a slender cruciform configuration by canard surfaces at Mach number 2.25
Moeglichkeit der kontrollierten Flugrolle einer schlanken, kreuzfoermigen Anordnung mit Canard-Oberflaechen bei der Mach-Zahl 2,25
Israel Journal of Technology ; 12 , 1 ; 31-39
1974
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