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Mechanical Actuators for Guidance of a Supersonic ... - CFD4Aircraft

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Effect <strong>of</strong> Separation Distance (between(pin and fin)• Dividing the <strong>for</strong>ce by the frontal area <strong>of</strong> the pinprovides a 1 st order collapse <strong>of</strong> the magnitude• Several different parameters were explored todetermine the effect <strong>of</strong> separation distance The distance from the edge <strong>of</strong> the fin to the centroid <strong>of</strong> the pinprovided the best collapse Optimum separation distance appears to be about 0.41-0.42 in• Plots are at Y = 0.775inGap (pin-fin)Dist to CentroidPin DiameterAuthorized <strong>for</strong> public release. Distribution Unlimited.06/21/2007 12

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