| dc.creator |
Boyd, E. A. |
|
| dc.date |
2014-12-03T11:58:18Z |
|
| dc.date |
2014-12-03T11:58:18Z |
|
| dc.date |
1960-12 |
|
| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-05-09T10:17:28Z |
|
| dc.date.available |
2022-05-09T10:17:28Z |
|
| dc.identifier |
http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/8843 |
|
| dc.identifier.uri |
https://reports.aerade.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826.2/4819 |
|
| dc.description |
The two-dimensional supersonic sail is analysed using Busemann's
second-order theory. It is found to have a universal shape, which is part
of a Sici spiral. Aerodynamic characteristics are calculated for a few sails.
The tension in sails flying at Mach numbers of 2 and 3 at altitudes of 20,000
and 70,000 feet is large and suggests that wire sails will be needed for flight
under these conditions. |
|
| dc.language |
en |
|
| dc.publisher |
College of Aeronautics |
|
| dc.relation |
College of Aeronautics Reports |
|
| dc.relation |
143 |
|
| dc.relation |
COA/143 |
|
| dc.title |
The characteristics of a two-dimensional supersonic sail |
|
| dc.type |
Report |
|