Magnus Effect over Aerodynamic Components of Spinning Missile

Abstract

To reveal the flow mechanism of the Magnus effect of the spinning missile, the flow field under supersonic conditions was numerically simulated based on the unsteady Reynolds-time-averaged Navier–Stokes equation, and the implicit dual-time stepping method and sliding mesh method were used. Validation was performed to ensure the reliability of the numerical methods. The results of the numerical simulation and the wind-tunnel experimental data coincided quite well. The aerodynamic characteristics of various configurations while spinning were calculated. The effect of aerodynamic components and aerodynamic interference between components on the Magnus effect were analyzed. The results indicate that for the projectile body, the interference of the canard enlarges the time-averaged side force; when the slenderness ratio becomes large, from the view of the base, the left leeward separation vortex is close to the surface, resulting in a low-pressure region, and the direction of the side force and yawing moment are changed. The fin installation angle can weaken the body Magnus effect to some extent. For the projectile fin, the influence of leeward separation vortices on the fin depends on their relative positions. The fin installation angle can weaken and even cause the reversal of the side force direction.