Aircraft laminar flow control (LFC) from the 1930's through the 1990's is reviewed and the current status of the technology is assessed. Examples are provided to demonstrate the benefits of LFC for subsonic and supersonic aircraft. Early studies related to the laminar boundary-layer flow physics, manufacturing tolerances for laminar flow, and insect-contamination avoidance are discussed. LFC concept studies in wind-tunnel and flight experiments are the major focus of the paper. LFC design tools are briefly outlined for completeness.


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    Title :

    Aircraft Laminar Flow Control


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    34 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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