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Technology developments for laminar boundary layer control on subsonic transport aircraftAn overview of laminar flow control (LFC) technology developments is presented, along with a description of NASA's broadened program concerning laminar flow concepts for commercial transports. Topics covered include developments in LFC airfoils, wing surface panels, and leading-edge systems, as well as the effects of high altitude ice particles and insect impacts. It is suggested that the electron beam perforated titanium surface is superior to the Dynapore surface. The Douglas LFC wing design, the Krueger flap, the Lockheed, and the Douglas leading-edge concepts are covered. Future research includes an evaluation of a hybrid LFC concept, which combines LFC suction in the leading-edge region with natural laminar flow over the wing box.
Document ID
19840046686
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wagner, R. D.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Maddalon, D. V.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Fischer, M. C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
84A29473
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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