The effect of T-tail empennage geometry on the directional and lateral stability derivatives

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dc.contributor.advisorWierum, Frederic A.
dc.creatorHoward, Roland M.
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:28:48Z
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:28:48Z
dc.date.issued1977
dc.description.abstractThe advent of the utilization of the T-tail in light aircraft design requires that new consideration be given as to the effect of imposed loads on the empennage and on the stability derivatives, each of which is greatly influenced. This thesis presents the results of wind tunnel tests of a model consisting of a fuselage, a vertical fin, and a horizontal stabilizer. Five different horizontal stabilizers (T-tails), each with a different aspect ratio and longitudinal position were tested. Theoretical calculations are compared with the test results, and discussion given as to the optimization of these geometric parameters.
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dc.format.extent65 pp
dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS M.E. 1977 HOWARD
dc.identifier.citationHoward, Roland M.. "The effect of T-tail empennage geometry on the directional and lateral stability derivatives." (1977) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104694">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104694</a>.
dc.identifier.digitalRICE2330
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104694
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleThe effect of T-tail empennage geometry on the directional and lateral stability derivatives
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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