Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A parametric study to predict the extent of laminar flow on the upper surface of a generic swept-back wing (NACA 64A010 airfoil section) at supersonic speeds was conducted. The results were obtained by using surface pressure predictions from an Euler/Navier-Stokes computational fluid dynamics code coupled with a boundary layer code, which predicts detailed boundary layer profiles, and finally with a linear stability code to determine the extent of laminar flow. The parameters addressed are Reynolds number, angle of attack, and leading-edge wing sweep. The results of this study show that an increase in angle of attack, for specific Reynolds numbers, can actually delay transition. Therefore, higher lift capability, caused by the increased angle of attack, as well as a reduction in viscous drag due to the delay in transition is possible for certain flight conditions.
Keywords:
Aerodynamics
Type:
NASA-TM-111258
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NAS 1.15:111258
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AIAA Paper 95-2277
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26th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference; Jun 19, 1995 - Jun 22, 1995; San Diego, CA; United States
Format:
application/pdf
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