Two-dimensional wind tunnel tests were conducted in the NASA Langley 0.3-m Transonic Cryogenic Tunnel (TCT) to identify a suitable trailing edge flap geometry for helicopter rotor aerodynamic/dynamic applications. Two pressure-instrumented airfoils (9.5 % thick, 12 % thick) having 25 % chord integral trailing edge flaps were tested. Airfoil and flap 'inserts' were used interchangeably to yield flap 'overhang' nose balance values of 35 %, 40 %, and 45 %. Specific objectives of the tests were: (a) to investigate the effects of flap overhang nose balance on the aerodynamic characteristics of the airfoil/flap at moderate to high subsonic Mach numbers and, (b) to establish a comprehensive aerodynamic database for lifting-line simulations of flapped rotors. Pre-test analyses were conducted using a two-dimensional Navier-Stokes flow solver to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics of a number of candidate flap geometries. Results from the wind tunnel tests/analyses affirmed the important effect of the flap percentage overhang on the hinge moments. At transonic speeds, prediction of secondary supersonic flow pockets on the shoulder of the flap was corroborated using the measured pressure data.


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    Title :

    Experimental/numerical evaluation of integral trailing edge flaps for helicopter rotor applications


    Additional title:

    Experimentell/numerische Evaluierung integraler Klappen an der Profilhinterkante von Hubschrauberrotoren


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    15 Seiten, 24 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 12 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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