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NASA NTRS1972

Magnetic coupling of the active chromosphere to the solar interior.

Evidence is summarized to show that the configuration of e lines which governs the appearance of H-alpha fine structure in active regions is set mainly by motions in the subphotosphere where these lines are anchored. It is shown that H-alpha fine structure is directly coupled to a layer probably more than 5000 km below the photosphere, and little distortion of the strong fields is expected in the ines. The shorter rotation period of active regions observed by Howard and others (compared to the photospheric gas) reted as a result ofthis direct coupling of the strong field to a more rapidly rotating solar interior. The effects of dragging such a field through a photosphere of finite resistivity are briefly considered for features of various observed cross-sections.

Foukal, P.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Distribution of atomic oxygen in the upper atmosphere deduced from Ogo 6 airglow observations.

The atomic oxygen distribution as a function of altitude between 80 and 120 km and as a function of latitude has been deduced from Ogo 6 557.7-nm airglow photometer data obtained between August 1969 and April 1970. The results indicate that the density ranges from 15 to 50 billion per cu cm at 120 km; that there is a semiannual variation by a factor of 3 in the global average density near 100 km in phase with the satellite drag semiannual effect; and that large latitudinal variations occur with maximums between 40 and 60 deg in the winter hemisphere and sometimes deep minimums in the tropics. The implication of these results for meridional and vertical transport patterns is discussed.

Donahue, T. M.↗
NASA NTRS1974

The long-term prediction of artificial satellite orbits

Survey of averaging and multirevolution methods for long-term orbit prediction. A technical approach with the following features is recommended: (1) averaged variation-of-parameter equations, (2) analytical expressions for oblateness and third-body effects, (3) definite integrals for atmospheric drag and lunar effects (for long-period orbits), (4) nonsingular equinoctial element formulation, (5) multistep numerical integration processes, and (6) precise osculating-to-mean element transformation. Several orbital predictions illustrate the contribution of this technical approach to overall accuracy and efficiency. Future development of the analytical averaging method in nonsingular coordinates by automated manipulation of literal series is discussed.

Cefola, P. J.↗
NASA NTRS1975

A free flight investigation of transonic sting interference

Transonic sting interference has been studied in a supersonic wind tunnel to obtain free flight and sting support data on identical models. The two principal configurations, representing fuselage bodies, were cigar shaped with tail fins. The others were a sharp 10-deg cone, a sphere, and a blunt entry body. Comparative data indicated that the sting had an appreciable effect on drag for the fuselage-like configurations; drag rise occurred 0.02 Mach number earlier in free flight, and drag level was 15% greater. The spheres and the blunt bodies were insensitive to the presence of stings regardless of their size. The 10-deg cones were in between, experiencing no drag difference with a minimum diameter sting, but a moderate difference with the largest diameter sting tested. All data tend to confirm the notion that for the more slender bodies the sting not only affects flow but the forebody flow as well.

Jaffe, P.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Satellite-tracking and earth-dynamics research programs

Observations and research progress of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory are reported. Satellite tracking networks (ground stations) are discussed and equipment (Baker-Nunn cameras) used to observe the satellites is described. The improvement of the accuracy of a laser ranging system of the ground stations is discussed. Also, research efforts in satellite geodesy (tides, gravity anomalies, plate tectonics) is discussed. The use of data processing for geophysical data is examined, and a data base for the Earth and Ocean Physics Applications Program is proposed. Analytical models of the earth's motion (computerized simulation) are described and the computation (numerical integration and algorithms) of satellite orbits affected by the earth's albedo, using computer techniques, is also considered. Research efforts in the study of the atmosphere are examined (the effect of drag on satellite motion), and models of the atmosphere based on satellite data are described.

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NASA NTRS1980

Transonic Flow Field Analysis for Wing-Fuselage Configurations

A computational method for simulating the aerodynamics of wing-fuselage configurations at transonic speeds is developed. The finite difference scheme is characterized by a multiple embedded mesh system coupled with a modified or extended small disturbance flow equation. This approach permits a high degree of computational resolution in addition to coordinate system flexibility for treating complex realistic aircraft shapes. To augment the analysis method and permit applications to a wide range of practical engineering design problems, an arbitrary fuselage geometry modeling system is incorporated as well as methodology for computing wing viscous effects. Configuration drag is broken down into its friction, wave, and lift induced components. Typical computed results for isolated bodies, isolated wings, and wing-body combinations are presented. The results are correlated with experimental data. A computer code which employs this methodology is described.

Boppe, C. W.↗
NASA NTRS1981

Optimization and performance calculation of dual-rotation propellers

An analysis is given which enables the design of dual-rotation propellers. It relies on the use of a new tip loss factor deduced from T. Theodorsen's measurements coupled with the general methodology of C. N. H. Lock. In addition, it includes the effect of drag in optimizing. Some values for the tip loss factor are calculated for one advance ratio.

Davidson, R. E.↗
NASA NTRS1982

X-29A for NTF wind-tunnel/flight correlations

Considerations and recommendations for correlation are given. Basic tunnel calibration prior to research and development tests is suggested. Areas of concentration include: wing cruise drag and drag rise, wing separation and stall, afterbody and base drag, propulsion effects, vortex flows, cavity flows, and excrescences.

Daforno, G.↗
NASA NTRS1984

NASA research on viscous drag reduction II

An assessment is made of determinations from NASA research on viscous drag reduction for aircraft, which extends to both laminar flow control and turbulent drag reduction methods. Attention is given to achievements in natural and suction-induced laminar flow control, hybrid systems incorporating both principles, turbulent drag reduction by means of low momentum fluid injection from discrete tangential slots, large eddy breakup devices, and an 'ion wind' system that functions on an inversion of the corona wind phenomenon. Surface-based drag reduction effects under study involve 'riblets', or small longitudinal surface striations, convex curvatures, and rigid, wavy walls.

Bushnell, D. M.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Effect of maximum lift to drag ratio on optimal aeroassisted plane change

The influence of the maximum lift-to-drag ratio on the turning performance of an Orbital Transfer Vehicle is analyzed. Chapman's variables are used to formulate the equations of motion which are valid for both atmospheric flight and flight in a vacuum in a Newtonian gravitational field. Of the six adjoint variables involved in the variational formulation, four exact integrals and two approximate relations are obtained. This leads to an approximate but explicit control law for the lift and bank control. The control law is tested numerically for a whole range of entry speeds, from parabolic entry to near-circular entry with several values of maximum lift-to-drag ratio. The extensive numerical results, which are very accurate as compared to the exact optimal values, show that the maximum plane change for any speed ratio V(entry)/V(final) is simply proportional to the maximum lift-to-drag ratio, and depends solely on this parameter.

Johannesen, J. R.↗