The paper discusses a number of factors, termed research drivers, which are expected to provide much of the stimulus for research in the subsonic and transonic flight regimes in the coming decade. The research drivers discussed comprise the need for energy efficiency, new and improved facilities, better instrumentation, more capable and efficient computers, theoretical methodology refinements, increased use of optimization techniques, and military requirements. Illustrations of advances in aircraft aerodynamics at subsonic and transonic speeds are presented, along with a discussion of future research opportunities and trends. Particular attention is given to airfoil and basic fluids research designed to reduce skin-friction drag.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Modern fluid dynamics of subsonic and transonic flight


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Meeting and Technical Display on Global Technology 2000 ; 1980 ; Baltimore, MD


    Publication date :

    1980-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :