Evaluation of leading- and trailing-edge flaps on flat and cambered delta wings at supersonic speedsAn experimental investigation has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of leading- and trailing-edge flaps on a flat and cambered wing at superconic speeds. Results from the experimental tests showed that highly complex and three-dimensional flow can occur over the wings with leading- and/or trailing-edge flaps deflected. An analysis of the data also showed that flap effectiveness varies significantly between a cambered and flat wing of identical planform and flap geometry. Mach number effects are similar for both flat and cambered wings for all aerodynamic parameters.
Document ID
19890037652
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hernandez, Gloria (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wood, Richard M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Collins, Robert E. (Planning Research Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)