Thesis (M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Hebbar, S. K. ; Platzer, M. F. "June 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on October 19, 2009. DTIC Descriptor(s): Angles, yaw, scale models, attack, motion, rates, moments, vortices, flow visualization, rupture, asymmetry, aerodynamic forces, leading edges, range(distance), statics, hysteresis, aerodynamics, high angles, pitch(motion). DTIC Indicator(s): Flow visualization, trailing vortices, F/A-18 aircraft. Author(s) subject terms: High angle of attack aerodynamics, effect of pitch rate and yaw, vortex development and bursting, flow visualization by dye injection, water tunnel studies, F/A-18 fighter aircraft. Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-45). Also available in print.