Aerodynamic Instabilities in High-Speed Air Intakes and Their Role in Propulsion System Integration

AL Philippou, PK Zachos, DG MacManus - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
High-speed air intakes often exhibit intricate flow patterns, with a specific type of flow
instability known as 'buzz', characterized by unsteady shock oscillations at the inlet. This …

Aerodynamic Design of a High-Speed Intake Test Rig for Propulsion Integration Research

M Migliorini, PK Zachos, D MacManus… - AIAA SCITECH 2025 …, 2025 - arc.aiaa.org
Inlet flow distortion is a critical factor in supersonic air induction systems, primarily due to its
complex spatial variations and significant temporal unsteadiness. These characteristics can …