A numerical technique for designing transonic airfoils having a prescribed pressure distribution (the inverse problem) is presented. The method employs the basic features of Jameson's iterative solution for the full potential equation, except that inverse boundary conditions and Cartesian coordinates are used. The method is a direct-inverse approach that controls trailing-edge closure. Examples show the application of the method to design aft-cambered and other airfoils specifically for transonic flight. (Author)


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    Title :

    Transonic Airfoil Design Using Cartesian Coordinates


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    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English