Recent studies at NASA-Langley of vortical flows interacting with neighboring surfacesThe importance of leadingedge vortical flows, which occur near and interact with neighboring surfaces, is stressed. Research in this area conducted or sponsored by the NASA Langley Research Center since 1978 is surveyed. Particular attention is given to the cumulative results of a number of theoretical and experimental studies. It is noted that these studies have been carried out in order to understand and use this kind of flow. Much of the work has been devoted to improving the lift-to-drag ratio and pitch characteristics for wings in this flow, although work has also been done on examining the unsteady and lateral characteristics.
Document ID
19830052754
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lamar, J. E. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Campbell, J. F. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)