Application of Forced Unsteady Aerodynamics to a Forward Swept Wing X-29 Model

Abstract

Numerous studies have hinted at possible use of controlled unsteady separated flows for lift enhancement on maneuvering aircraft. To verify these hypotheses and demonstrate application potential, an experimental study of forced unsteady flow fields about a 1/10 scale, reflection-plane model of the X- 29 aircraft was conducted. Orthogonal view flow visualization was conducted with model angle of attack between zero and ten degrees and the canard angle of attack with respect to the model centerline between plus and minus 40 degrees. Static tests exhibit canard and wing stall characteristics and the upwash and downwash flow patterns. The dynamic (oscillating canard) tests demonstrate reduction of canard stall tendencies and decreased effective angles of attack at the wing root. Also, three-dimensional dynamic interactions were observed between the canard-generated leading edge vortices and the unsteady canard tip vortices. These complex flows convect downstream and impinge upon the wing. The interactions appear reproducible and controllable. Keywords: Flow visualization; Sweptforward wings; Angle of attack; Canard configurations; Wind tunnel models; Vortices; Dynamic tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 11, 1988
Accession Number
ADA228100

Entities

People

  • J. Ashworth
  • M. Luttges
  • T. Mouch

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aerodynamics
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Cameras
  • Flow Visualization
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • High Angles
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Hypervelocity Flow
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Swept Wings
  • Unsteady Aerodynamics
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.