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Leading-Edge "Pop-Up" Spoiler For AirfoilNew concept places spoiler in leading edge of airfoil, hinged along its trailing edge, so airflow helps to deploy it and force it against mechanical stop. Deployed "pop-up" spoiler quickly eliminates almost all aerodynamic lift of stabilator. Designed to be added to leading edge of existing stabilator, without major rework. Though initial application to be on helicopter stabilators, equally applicable to wings or winglike components.
Document ID
19910000111
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Wilson, John C. (USAARTA-AVSCOM)
Lance, Michael B. (PRC Kentron, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
LAR-13781
Accession Number
91B10111
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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