Wing Divergence and Rolling Power
Abstract
The fundamental static aeroelastic properties of a swept wing which has freedom to roll are studied. It is shown, using a simple example, that the divergence speed of a wing which can roll steadily is high or non-existent and consequently the rolling power of any aileron will vary almost linearly with dynamic pressure, and, in particular, remains finite at the fixed-root divergence speed. Inboard ailerons have higher reversal speeds than outboard ailerons when the wing is swept back but the opposite holds true when the wing is swept forward. Keywords: Aeroelasticity, Rolling power, Divergence, Great Britain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198532
Entities
People
- Li T. Niblett
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment