UNSTEADY-FLOW SEPARATION ON SLENDER BODIES AT HIGH ANGLES OF ATTACK

Experimental results for unsteady now separation on slender bodies at high angles of attack have been analyzed. Flow hypotheses are presente d that can explain the seemingly contradictory experimental results. T he analysis should contribute significantly toward providing the under standing of the high-alpha unsteady fluid mechanics needed before the occurrence of asymmetric forebody now separation with associated asymm etric vortices can be predicted and reliable means of control can be d eveloped for maneuvering aircraft and missiles.