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Maximum lift/drag ratio of flat plates with bluntness and skin friction at hypersonic speeds
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In this paper, a simple expression for the maximum lift/drag ratio of flat plates with bluntness and skin friction at hypersonic speeds was derived for the Space Shuttle.Abstract:
Newtonian theory is used to derive a simple expression for the maximum lift/drag ratio of flat plates with bluntness and skin friction at hypersonic speeds. The bluntness drag is assumed to be independent of angle of attack. Because the effect of skin friction is of second order over the angle of attack range for maximum lift/drag ratio, it was assumed constant. As an example, the expression is applied to the Space Shuttle.read more
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