blunt body theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aerodynamics theory
gptkbp:appliesTo hypersonic flow
re-entry vehicles
gptkbp:contrastsWith streamlined body theory
gptkbp:describes flow around blunt objects
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:H._Julian_Allen
1950s
gptkbp:explains heat transfer reduction
shock wave formation
gptkbp:field aerodynamics
gptkbp:hasConcept detached shock wave
stagnation point heating
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label blunt body theory
gptkbp:influenced Apollo command module design
Mercury capsule design
gptkbp:usedFor spacecraft design
missile design
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:H._Julian_Allen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6