New method of boundary control considers flexible aerodynamic surface as possible means of delaying transition and reducing skin-friction drag; results of analytical study on boundary-layer instability and transition in incompressible Blasius-flow over flexible surface are presented; simple flexible skin model consisting of taut membrane and elastic base is considered, and steps of computation procedure are given; potential fields of application of flexible skins would be in sailplanes, helicopters, small and medium subsonic airplanes, hydrofoils, torpedoes, speed boats, and miniature submarines.


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    Title :

    Possibilities of drag reduction by use of flexible skin


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Journal of Aircraft ; 4 , n 3 ; p 186-192


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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