Aerodynamic engineering prediction methods for winged reentry vehicles

Jiaao Hao, Chongwen Jiang, Zhenxun Gao, Chunhian Lee

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Abstract

Focused on the calculation inaccuracy of existing engineering prediction methods for winged reentry vehicles, a modified component partition strategy and pressure method selection rationale were developed. Through comparison of the experimental data and the engineering prediction on longitude aerodynamic characteristics of space shuttle orbiter and a X-34 like vehicle, it is shown that the prediction method can meet the accuracy requirements at Mach 3.0 or higher. The maximum relatively error is less than 10% for lift coefficients and drag coefficients. Compared with the existing methods, the proposed strategy and rationale improves the prediction accuracy in pitching moment coefficient, with the same accuracy in lift and drag characteristics. Besides, the predictive pressure distribution is in agreement with the numerical results.

Original languageChinese (Simplified)
Pages (from-to)38-45
Number of pages8
JournalZhongguo Kongjian Kexue Jishu/Chinese Space Science and Technology
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aerodynamic force
  • Engineering prediction method
  • Hypersonic
  • Supersonic
  • Winged reentry vehicles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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