Citation
Puckett, Allen E. (1949) Supersonic wave drag on thin airfoils. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06232004-141931
Abstract
The linearization of the equations of motion for the supersonic flow of a perfect fluid is discussed, and methods of solution using elementary source sink solutions are developed. These methods are applied to the calculation of performance of several types of three-dimensional supersonic airfoils; in particular, the drag at zero lift of a family of almost triangular, symmetrical wings is calculated. The significance of the results is discussed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Aeronautics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 1 January 1949 |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-06232004-141931 |
| Persistent URL: | http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06232004-141931 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 2697 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 24 Jun 2004 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Dec 2012 02:53 |
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