Aircraft Wake Vortices: A State-of-the-Art Review of the United States R and D Program
Abstract
The report summarizes the current state-of-the-art understanding of the aircraft wake vortex phenomenon and the results of the United States program to minimize the restrictions caused by aircraft wake vortices in the terminal environment. The vortex phenomenon, vortex avoidance systems, and vortex alleviation techniques are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042442
Entities
People
- J. N. Hallock
- W. R. Eberle
Organizations
- John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center