Numerical Study on Rod Thrust Vector Control for Physical Applications

Figure 1

Fluidic and mechanical thrust vector control principles.

(a) Coflow

(b) Counterflow

(c) Shock vector

(d) Bypass shock vector

(e) Throat shifting

(f) Dual throat nozzle

(g) Bypass dual throat nozzle

(h) Jet vane

(i) Movable nozzle

(j) Axial movable plate

(k) Jet tab

(l) Vertical movable rod