Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The concept of spanwise leading edge blowing, a means of controlling the position and strength of leading edge vortices, is analyzed by numerical solutions of the three-dimensional Thin-Layer Navier Stokes equations. The leading edge jet is simulated by defining a permeable boundary, corresponding to the jet slot, where suitable boundary conditions are implemented. Numerical results agree favorably with experimental measurements. It is found that the use of spanwise leading edge blowing not only magnifies the size and strength of the leading edge vortices, but also moves the vortex cores outboard and upward. As a result, the increase in lift comes primarily from the greater nonlinear vortex lift. The presence of the leading edge jet stream displaces the flow outboard, thereby increasing the effective aspect ratio of the delta wing. However, blowing causes earlier vortex breakdown, thus decreasing the stall angle.
Keywords:
AERODYNAMICS
Type:
AIAA PAPER 88-2558
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AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference; Jun 06, 1988 - Jun 08, 1988; Williamsburg, VA; United States
Format:
text
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