NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA) · 1984 · 16 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerodynamicsFluid DynamicsInternal Combustion EnginesEngine DesignEngine ModelingEngine TestingFlow MeasurementFlow SeparationNozzle FlowFlow Through NozzlesNozzle AnalysisNozzle DynamicsNozzle Flow SeparationNozzle GeometryNozzle PerformanceOverexpanded Jet FlowRocket Engine Nozzles
Methods for measuring the lateral forces, occurring as a result of asymmetric nozzle flow separation, are discussed. The effect of some parameters on the side load is explained. A new method was developed for calculation of the side load. The values calculated are compared with side load data of the J-2 engine. Results are used for predicting side loads of the space shuttle main engine.