IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0696796
(2003-10-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Chang, Ming
- Meza, Victor
- Morgenstern, John M.
- Arslan, Alan E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Supersonic Aerospace International, LLC
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
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초록
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A supersonic aircraft comprises a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface, a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage and having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge, an effector flap coupled
A supersonic aircraft comprises a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface, a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage and having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge, an effector flap coupled to the wing trailing edge, and a tail empennage. The tail empennage is coupled to the fuselage aft of the wing on the fuselage upper surface in a position high relative to the wing. The tail empennage forms a channel region subject to complex shock patterns at transonic conditions. The aircraft further comprises an effector coupled to the tail empennage and a controller coupled to the effector flaps and the effectors. The controller further comprises a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the effector up.
대표청구항
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1. A supersonic aircraft comprising:a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge;an effector flap
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A supersonic aircraft comprising:a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge;an effector flap coupled to the wing trailing edge;a tail empennage coupled to the fuselage aft of the wing on the fuselage upper surface in a position high relative to the wing, the tail empennage forming a channel region subject to complex shock patterns and having an inverted V-tail geometry coupled to the wing in a braced wing configuration further comprising a vertical stabilizer, lateral inverted stabilizers, and inverted V-tail control surface ruddervators; andan effector coupled to the tail empennage; anda controller coupled to the effector flaps and the effectors, the controller further comprising a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the effector up, and a control process capable of adjusting the aircraft longitudinal lift distribution for a selected supersonic Mach number to maintain a low sonic-boom, low drag-trim condition.2. A supersonic aircraft comprising:a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge;an effector flap coupled to the wing trailing edge;a tail empennage coupled to the fuselage aft of the wing on the fuselage upper surface in a position high relative to the wing, the tail empennage forming a channel region subject to complex shock patterns, and having a supersonic T-tail geometry further comprising a vertical stabilizer, a lateral horizontal stabilizer, and a control surface elevator;an effector coupled to the tail empennage; anda controller coupled to the effector flaps and the effectors, the controller further comprising a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the effector up, and a control process capable of adjusting the aircraft longitudinal lift distribution for a selected supersonic Mach number to maintain a low sonic-boom, low drag-trim condition.3. A supersonic aircraft comprising:a fuselage extending forward and aft along a longitudinal axis, the fuselage having a lower surface and an upper surface;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the fuselage, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailng edge;an effector flap coupled to the wing trailing edge;engines coupled to the aft portion of the wing lower surface;a tail empennage coupled to the fuselage aft of the wing on the fuselage upper surface in a position high relative to the wing, the tail empennage forming a channel region subject to complex shock patterns and an inverted V-tail geometry empennage coupled to the wing in a braced wing configuration and carrying lift at the aft portion of the aircraft on a high mounted tail, the length of the aircraft being effectively lengthened for shock waves below the aircraft, thereby further reducing sonic boom, the inverted V-tail carrying tail lift high to maintain a continuous lift distribution and structurally bracing the wing and engines;an effector coupled to the tail empennage; anda controller coupled to the effector flaps and the effectors, the controller further comprising a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the effector up.4. A supersonic aircraft comprising:an aircraft body extending forward and aft;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the body, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge;an effector flap coupled to the trailing edge of the wing;an inverted V-tail coupled at the aft portion of the aircraft body and coupled to the wing in a braced wing configuration, the inverted V-tail forming a channel region that can generate complex shock patterns;two wing-mounted engines positioned beneath the wing at an aft location, the braced wing V-tail supporting the engines and enabling trim for a low sonic boom lift distribution;ruddervator control surfaces coupled to the inverted V-tail; anda controller coupled to the effector flap and the ruddervator control surfaces, the controller comprising a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the ruddervator control surfaces up.5. The aircraft according to claim 4 wherein:the engines have a highly integrated wing/inlet geometry that enables low-boom compatibility and low inlet/nacelle installation drag.6. A supersonic aircraft comprising:an aircraft body extending forward and aft;a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the body, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge;an effector flap coupled to the trailing edge of the wing;an inverted V-tail coupled at the aft portion of the aircraft body and coupled to the wing in a braced wing configuration, the inverted V-tail forming a channel region that can generate complex shock patterns;ruddervator control surfaces coupled to the inverted V-tail; anda controller coupled to the effector flap and the ruddervator control surfaces, the controller comprising a control process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap down and the ruddervator control surfaces up, and a control process that adjusts aircraft longitudinal lift distribution for a selected Mach number to maintain a low sonic boom, low drag-trim condition.7. A channel control system for usage in a supersonic aircraft including a fuselage, wings, a tail empennage, and a plurality of control effectors coupled to the wings and the tail empennage, the empennage and wings forming a channel region that can form complex shock patterns at transonic speeds, the channel control system comprising:a plurality of actuators coupled to the control effectors, the effectors including a flap coupled to the wing and an effector coupled to the tail empennage; andat least one vehicle management computer coupled to the plurality of actuators, the at least one vehicle management computer further comprising a process for managing the control effectors in a drag reduction mode through channel relief by deflecting both the flap downward and the tail empennage effector upward, wherein;the wing is a highly swept low aspect ratio wing coupled to the body, the wing having a forward leading edge and an aft trailing edge, and an effector flap coupled to the trailing edge of the wing;the tail expennage is in a configuration of an inverted V-tail coupled at the aft portion of the aircraft body and coupled to the wing in a braced wing configuration, the tail empennage comprising ruddervator control surfaces coupled to the inverted V-tail; andthe at least one vehicle management computer further comprises a channel relief process that reduces drag through channel relief by deflecting both the effector flap downward and the ruddervator upward.
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