Studies of Unsteady Vortex Flap Aerodynamics

Abstract

A joint theoretical and experimental program on the unsteady aerodynamics associated with active vortex flaps employed on delta wings was conducted. Flow visualizations were performed along with quantitative flow field measurements via particle tracking techniques, for a range of dynamic conditions. Additionally, a theoretical point vortex approach was employed to study the vortex dynamics and resultant unsteady loads.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 20, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209837

Entities

People

  • H. K. Cheng
  • T. Maxworthy

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Classification
  • Delta Wings
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Fluid Flow
  • Leading Edge Flaps
  • Leading Edges
  • Measurement
  • Particles
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Three Dimensional
  • Visualizations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.