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Drag reduction for glidersThe article discusses the causes of drag in gliders. The importance of maintaining laminar flow is emphasized. The problems of surface (or lack of) smoothness are outlined.
Document ID
19780016173
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Wortmann, F. X. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1978
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-75293
Report Number: NASA-TM-75293
Accession Number
78N24116
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-2791
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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