Numerical simulation of aircraft canopy trajectory with different centers of gravity

Huiqiang Zhao, Chengwen Zhong, Wangchao Han

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Abstract

Aircraft canopy trajectory of fighter F/A-18C was successfully simulated with solving the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations and the 6-DOF motion equations based on the moving grid technique. The effects of trajectory and the states of the canopy caused by different positions of the center of gravity of the canopy were analysed. The conclusion was educed that the retrusive center of gravity could cut the period of the jettison and optimize the flight trajectory.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1436-1439
Number of pages4
JournalHangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica
Volume29
Issue number6
StatePublished - Nov 2008

Keywords

  • 6-DOF motion equation
  • Canopy
  • Center of gravity
  • Navier-Stokes equation
  • Trajectory

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