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The effect of a sequence of cavities on boundary-layer separation at M = 8.2

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

Z. He ,
J. Xiong ,
C. Lebas  and
J. L. Stollery
Z. He
Affiliation:
China Aerodynamics Research and Development CenterSichuan, China
J. Xiong
Affiliation:
China Aerodynamics Research and Development CenterSichuan, China
C. Lebas
Affiliation:
College of AeronauticsCranfield University, UK
J. L. Stollery
Affiliation:
College of AeronauticsCranfield University, UK
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Hypersonic projectiles are sometimes launched using a castellated sabot which links with matching cavities in the missile. After launch and the removal of the sabot the boundary layer over the vehicle flows past these cavities which act as a kind of roughness. Experiments were made to discover the effect of this ‘roughness’ on the flow over a flap or flare placed downstream of the cavities. Tests were made with both laminar and turbulent boundary layers, the turbulent flow being induced by vortex generators placed near the nose of the models.

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Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 106 , Issue 1055 , January 2002 , pp. 51 - 55
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2002 

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