Isentropic compression inlet for supersonic aircraft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8286434
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13338010

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A supersonic inlet employs relaxed isentropic compression to improve net propulsive force by shaping the compression surface of the inlet. Relaxed isentropic compression shaping of the inlet compression surface functions to reduce cowl lip surface angles, thereby improving inlet drag characteristics and interference drag characteristics. Supersonic inlets in accordance with the invention also demonstrate reductions in peak sonic boom overpressure while maintaining performance.

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  • GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conners, Timothy R Statesboro, US 19 118
Henne, Preston A Hilton Head, US 20 152
Howe, Donald C Savannah, US 17 105

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