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Grooves reduce aircraft dragAerodynamic drag can be reduced by many small longitudinal grooves machined in aircraft skin. Experiments show that grooves parallel to airflow reduce drag by 4 to 7 percent. Reduced drag translates into reduced engine power required to overcome drag and ultimately to lower fuel consumption.
Document ID
19800000215
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Walsh, M. J.
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
Report Number: LAR-12599
ISSN: 0145-319X
LAR-12599
Accession Number
80B10215
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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