770467: An Investigation of the Aerodynamics and Cooling of a Horizontally-Opposed Engine Installation - Technical Paper

Event: National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display

Authors

Dept.of Aerophysics and Aerospace Engrg., Mississippi State Univ.

Dept.of Aerophysics and Aerospace Engrg., Mississippi State Univ.

Dept.of Aerophysics and Aerospace Engrg., Mississippi State Univ.

Abstract

Content: A research program to investigate the aerodynamics of reciprocating aircraft engine cooling installations is discussed. Current results from a flight test program are presented concerning installation flow measurement methods. The influence of different inlet designs on installation cooling effectiveness and efficiency are described.

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Topics: Aircraft propulsion systems
Flight tests
Aircraft
Aerodynamics
Research and development

Affiliated or Co-Author: Dept.of Aerophysics and Aerospace Engrg., Mississippi State Univ.

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/770467

Citation: Miley, S., Cross, E., and Owens, J., "An Investigation of the Aerodynamics and Cooling of a Horizontally-Opposed Engine Installation," National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display, Wichita, Kansas, United States, March 29, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770467.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 2/1/1977

Product Code: 770467

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English