Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Performance comparison between waverider and wide-speed-range gliding vehicle based on CFD approaches

  • Article
  • Published:
Science China Technological Sciences Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Wide-speed-range gliding vehicle (WSRGV) is designed to adapt to the variable cruising environment that hypersonic vehicles will encounter during the mission implementation. Based on the cone-derived theory, a novel design technique of WSRGV has been developed. Theoretically, the functional relationship between cone-derived waverider’s volumetric efficiency and its design Mach number can be built through sampling approach as long as the geometries of design conical shock wave and the upper base curve are fixed. Based on the functional relationship, a cone-derived waverider that owns the same volumetric efficiency with a giving WSRGV can be acquired. This paper compared the aerodynamic performance between WSRGV and the cone-derived waverider sharing the same volumetric efficiency in a wide Mach number range. Their aerodynamic properties versus angle of attack have also been compared under the waverider’s design Mach number. The obtained result shows that WSRGV shares similar aerodynamic performance with the cone-derived waverider with the same volumetric efficiency. The aero-surfaces in the margin area of this kind of configuration have a larger contribution to the lift-to-drag ratio in comparison with the aero-surfaces in the central area. The configuration with a thick central body and thin margin place owns not only better aerodynamic performance but also better loading property.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Sziroczak D, Smith H. A review of design issues specific to hypersonic flight vehicles. Prog Aerospace Sci, 2016, 84: 1–28

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Sippel M, Bussler L, Kopp A, et al. Advanced simulations of reusable hypersonic rocket-powered stages. In: Proceedings of the 21st AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Xiamen: AIAA, 2017

    Google Scholar 

  3. Wang Z, Huang W, Yan L. Multidisciplinary design optimization approach and its application to aerospace engineering. Chin Sci Bull, 2014, 59: 5338–5353

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Barzegar Gerdroodbary M. Numerical analysis on cooling performance of counterflowing jet over aerodisked blunt body. Shock Waves, 2014, 24: 537–543

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Jiao X, Chang J, Wang Z, et al. Hysteresis phenomenon of hypersonic inlet at high Mach number. Acta Astronaut, 2016, 128: 657–668

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Fallah K, Gerdroodbary M B, Ghaderi A, et al. The influence of micro air jets on mixing augmentation of fuel in cavity flameholder at supersonic flow. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2018, 76: 187–193

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Barzegar Gerdroodbary M, Fallah K, Pourmirzaagha H. Characteristics of transverse hydrogen jet in presence of multi air jets within scramjet combustor. Acta Astronaut, 2017, 132: 25–32

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Anazadehsayed A, Barzegar Gerdroodbary M, Amini Y, et al. Mixing augmentation of transverse hydrogen jet by injection of micro air jets in supersonic crossflow. Acta Astronaut, 2017, 137: 403–414

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Adami A, Mortazavi M, Nosratollahi M. A new approach in multi-disciplinary design optimization of upper-stages using combined framework. Acta Astronaut, 2015, 114: 174–183

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Zeeshan Q, Yunfeng D, Nisar K, et al. Multidisciplinary design and optimization of multistage ground-launched boost phase interceptor using hybrid search algorithm. Chin J Aeronautics, 2010, 23: 170–178

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Zhang D, Tang S, Che J. Concurrent subspace design optimization and analysis of hypersonic vehicles based on response surface models. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2015, 42: 39–49

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Lobbia M A, Suzuki K. Multidisciplinary design optimization of hypersonic transport configurations using waveriders. In: Proceedings of the 19th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Atlanta: AIAA, 2014

    Google Scholar 

  13. Ma Y, Yang T, Feng Z, et al. Hypersonic lifting body aerodynamic shape optimization based on the multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition. Proc Institut Mech Engineers Part G-J Aerospace Eng, 2015, 229: 1246–1266

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Deng F, Jiao Z, Chen J, et al. Overall performance analysis-oriented aerodynamic configuration optimization design for hypersonic vehicles. J Spacecraft Rockets, 2017, 54: 1015–1026

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Xia C, Jiang T, Chen W. Particle swarm optimization of aerodynamic shapes with nonuniform shape parameter-based radial basis function. J Aerosp Eng, 2017, 30: 04016089

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Zhang T, Wang Z, Huang W, et al. Parameterization and optimization of hypersonic-gliding vehicle configurations during conceptual design. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2016, 58: 225–234

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Huang W, Li S B, Liu J, et al. Investigation on high angle of attack characteristics of hypersonic space vehicle. Sci China Tech Sci, 2012, 55: 1437–1442

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Kinney D J. Aerodynamic shape optimization of hypersonic vehicles. In: Proceedings of the 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit. Reno: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006

    Google Scholar 

  19. Küchemann D. Hypersonic aircraft and their aerodynamic problems. Prog Aerospace Sci, 1965, 6: 271–353

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Huang W, Ma L, Wang Z, et al. A parametric study on the aerodynamic characteristics of a hypersonic waverider vehicle. Acta Astronaut, 2011, 69: 135–140

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Rasmussen M L. Analysis of cone-derived waverider by hypersonic small-disturbance theory. In: Proceedings of the International Hypersonic Waverider Symposium. College Park: NASA, 1990

    Google Scholar 

  22. Kontogiannis K, Sóbester A, Taylor N. Efficient parameterization of waverider geometries. J Aircraft, 2017, 54: 890–901

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Lobbia M A, Suzuki K. Experimental investigation of a Mach 3.5 waverider designed using computational fluid dynamics. AIAA J, 2014, 53: 1590–1601

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Lobbia M A. Multidisciplinary design optimization of waverider-derived crew reentry vehicles. J Spacecraft Rockets, 2017, 54: 233–245

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Cui K, Li G L, Xiao Y, et al. High-pressure capturing wing configurations. AIAA J, 2017, 55: 1909–1919

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Ding F, Shen C, Liu J, et al. Influence of surface pressure distribution of basic flow field on shape and performance of waverider. Acta Astronaut, 2015, 108: 62–78

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Chen X, Hou Z, Liu J, et al. Bluntness impact on performance of waverider. Comput Fluids, 2011, 48: 30–43

    Article  MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  28. Liu J, Hou Z, Chen X, et al. Experimental and numerical study on the aero-heating characteristics of blunted waverider. Appl Thermal Eng, 2013, 51: 301–314

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Liu J, Hou Z, Ding G, et al. Numerical and experimental study on waverider with blunt leading edge. Comput Fluids, 2013, 84: 203–217

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Li S, Wang Z, Huang W, et al. Aerodynamic performance investigation on waverider with variable blunt radius in hypersonic flows. Acta Astronaut, 2017, 137: 362–372

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Li S, Wang Z, Barakos G N, et al. Research on the drag reduction performance induced by the counterflowing jet for waverider with variable blunt radii. Acta Astronaut, 2016, 127: 120–130

    Article  Google Scholar 

  32. Rolim T, Minucci M A, Toro P G, et al. Experimental results of a Mach 10 conical-flow derived waverider. In: Proceedings of the 16th AIAA/DLR/DGLR International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference. Bremen: AIAA, 2011. 127–136

    Google Scholar 

  33. Javaid K H, Serghides V C. Airframe-propulsion integration methodology for waverider-derived hypersonic cruise aircraft design concepts. J Spacecraft Rockets, 2005, 42: 663–671

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. He X, Zhou Z, Qin S, et al. Design and experimental study of a practical osculating inward cone waverider inlet. Chin J Aeronautics, 2016, 29: 1582–1590

    Article  Google Scholar 

  35. Ding F, Liu J, Shen C, et al. Novel inlet-airframe integration methodology for hypersonic waverider vehicles. Acta Astronaut, 2015, 111: 178–197

    Article  Google Scholar 

  36. Zhang T, Huang W, Wang Z, et al. A study of airfoil parameterization, modeling, and optimization based on the computational fluid dynamics method. J Zhejiang Univ Sci A, 2016, 17: 632–645

    Article  Google Scholar 

  37. Wang J, Cai J, Duan Y, et al. Design of shape morphing hypersonic inward-turning inlet using multistage optimization. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2017, 66: 44–58

    Article  Google Scholar 

  38. Liu Y, Chen B, Xiao D, et al. Multidisciplinary parameterization study-based control-centric idea for hypersonic morphing vehicle. Trans Inst Measurement Control, 2014, 36: 709–720

    Article  Google Scholar 

  39. Wang F M, Ding H H, Lei M F. Aerodynamic characteristics research on wide-speed range waverider configuration. Sci China Ser E-Tech Sci, 2009, 52: 2903–2910

    Article  Google Scholar 

  40. Li S B, Huang W, Wang Z G, et al. Design and aerodynamic investigation of a parallel vehicle on a wide-speed range. Sci China Inf Sci, 2014, 57: 1–10

    Google Scholar 

  41. Li S, Luo S, Huang W, et al. Influence of the connection section on the aerodynamic performance of the tandem waverider in a wide-speed range. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2013, 30: 50–65

    Article  Google Scholar 

  42. Zhang T, Wang Z, Huang W, et al. A design approach of wide-speed-range vehicles based on the cone-derived theory. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2017, 71: 42–51

    Article  Google Scholar 

  43. John D, Anderson J. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics. New York: McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), 2011

    Google Scholar 

  44. Viviani A, Pezzella G. Aerodynamic and Aerothermodynamic Analysis of Space Mission Vehicles. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2015

    Book  Google Scholar 

  45. Li H, Lin P, Xu D. Control-oriented modeling for air-breathing hypersonic vehicle using parameterized configuration approach. Chin J Aeronautics, 2011, 24: 81–89

    Article  Google Scholar 

  46. Jiao X, Chang J, Wang Z, et al. Investigation of hypersonic inlet pulse-starting characteristics at high Mach number. Aerospace Sci Tech, 2016, 58: 427–436

    Article  Google Scholar 

  47. Hassanvand A, Barzegar Gerdroodbary M, Fallah K, et al. Effect of dual micro fuel jets on mixing performance of hydrogen in cavity flameholder at supersonic flow. Int J Hydrogen Energy, 2018, 43: 9829–9837

    Article  Google Scholar 

  48. Barzegar Gerdroodbary M, Ganji D D, Amini Y. Numerical study of shock wave interaction on transverse jets through multiport injector arrays in supersonic crossflow. Acta Astronaut, 2015, 115: 422–433

    Article  Google Scholar 

  49. Jiao X, Chang J, Wang Z, et al. Mechanism study on local unstart of hypersonic inlet at high mach number. AIAA J, 2015, 53: 3102–3112

    Article  Google Scholar 

  50. Singh A. Experimental study of slender vehicles at hypersonic speeds. Dissertation for Dcotoral Degree. Oxford: Cranfield University, 1996

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11502291).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Science and Technology on Scramjet Laboratory, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China

    TianTian Zhang, ZhenGuo Wang, Wei Huang & XiaoTing Yan

Authors
  1. TianTian Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. ZhenGuo Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Wei Huang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. XiaoTing Yan
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Wei Huang.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Zhang, T., Wang, Z., Huang, W. et al. Performance comparison between waverider and wide-speed-range gliding vehicle based on CFD approaches. Sci. China Technol. Sci. 62, 1861–1870 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-018-9378-3

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-018-9378-3

Keywords

Search

Navigation