Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006.

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Main Author: Shinagawa, Yuto
Other Authors: Alan H. Epstein.
Format: Thesis
Language:eng
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2007
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35565
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spelling mit-1721.1/355652019-04-11T11:14:56Z Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings Shinagawa, Yuto Alan H. Epstein. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Aeronautics and Astronautics. Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-113). Propulsion considerations unique to the supersonic oblique flying wing, including cycle selection, sizing, and integration were investigated via the development and interrogation of aerodynamic and propulsive synthesis models. These models were an amalgamation of computational tools (MSES), linearized theory, parametric estimation, and quasi D thermodynamic cycle analysis. Lift-to-drag ratio, thrust specific fuel consumption, and nacelle wave drag were examined as intermediate figures of merit that would ultimately impact the final performance metric-namely, range parameter and specific excess power. It was found that higher bypass ratio engines could yield an increase in the range parameter up until a critical mach number, above which the increasing nacelle drag would offset the TSFC reductions to yield a net degradation in range performance. Between the baseline TF30-type cycle and its BPR 2.4 modified variant, this critical mach number was found to be at approximately M 2.0 for TT4/TT2 = 5, and M 2.2 for TT4/TT2 = 6. (cont.) The OFW whose engine was sized for supersonic cruise was also found to have less excess power throughout the low speed regime and hence, longer climb and acceleration times than a comparable symmetric-wing supersonic aircraft. It was concluded that the OFW's reduced drag at supersonic cruise mitigates the gross oversizing of the engine that is common and inevitable for conventional supersonic aircraft at takeoff. Preliminary investigation of the turntable-mounted engine and slot-inlet have demonstrated their feasibility as viable engine integration concepts, but has also revealed the need for integrated design solutions, such as the development of a novel flat-top airfoil, aggressive S-ducts, and in general, a highly compact engine. by Yuto Shinagawa. S.M. 2007-01-10T16:39:39Z 2007-01-10T16:39:39Z 2006 2006 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35565 73828808 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 113 p. 5967529 bytes 6487119 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title_full Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title_fullStr Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title_full_unstemmed Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title_short Propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
title_sort propulsion considerations for supersonic oblique flying wings
topic Aeronautics and Astronautics.
url http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/35565
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