Abstract:This paper explores the effects of a supercritical airplane wing airfoil modification on the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing using primarily lift and drag characteristics. This research is motivated by new approaches in dynamic wing re-configuration studies initiated by NASA. Wing re-configuration via mechanical wing movement has been successfully implemented in military aircraft. The latest approach examines changes in wing characteristics in a dynamic fashion ("morphing") using smart material and mov… Show more
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