Gust-Tunnel Investigation of a Flexible-Wing Model With Semichord Line Swept Back 45 deg

Abstract

An investigation was made in the Langley gust tunnel of a flexible-wing model with the semichord line swept back 45 deg to obtain experimental data on the amount of gust-load alleviation that might be expected as a result of the wings flexing under load. The results indicated that unless adverse pitching motion, could be eliminated or reduced the overall load reduction would be small. The net reduction in bending moment, however, may be appreciable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1949
Accession Number
ADA380514

Entities

People

  • Thomas D. Reisert

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Bending Moments
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Experimental Data
  • Gust Loads
  • Gusts
  • Leading Edges
  • Load Distribution
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Sweptback Wings
  • Sweptforward Wings

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.