An experimental investigation was conducted in a water tunnel to explore the application of Coanda-effect circulation control to low aspect ratio wings. The facility was the Large Cavitation Channel in Memphis, TN. The intended application is to high-lift control surfaces (appendages) on underwater naval vehicles. Test results are interpreted in light of both theory and the extensive experience with circulation control (CC) technology at NSWCCD. The semi-span wing test model with a taper ratio of 0.76 was mounted on a load cell; a reflection plane provided for an effective aspect ratio of 2. Dual upper/lower trailing edge tangential jet slots were incorporated for bi- directional force generation. Findings include: finite-span effects on CC augmented lift are consistent with the effects on conventional lift-due-to- angle-of-attack, and cavitation in the Coanda wall jet region does not result in jet detachment or an abrupt lift stall. Wing lift augmentation ratios are up to 36 and meet expectations. Unexpected virtues of a dual-slotted configuration were found that enhance the value of CC to ship and VSTOL aircraft applications. A small flow from the second slot will significantly extend the lift capability beyond that of single slot operation by preventing what is believed to be the adverse effects of excessive turning of the wall jet at high momentum coefficients. Dual slot flow produces a merger of the two wall jets into a free planar jet that enables static thrust vectoring of the jet momentum flux over the full 0-360 degree range. This steerable-jet provides a jet-flap mode of lift development for use at very low vehicle speeds, as an extension of the high efficiency CC mode.
Characteristics of a Dual-Slotted Circulation Control Wing of Low Aspect Ratio Intended for Naval Hydrodynamic Applications
2004
30 pages
Report
No indication
English
Fluid Mechanics , Marine Engineering , Control , Ratios , Circulation , Hydrodynamics , Hydrofoil craft , Wing slots , Underwater vehicles , Jet flow , Cavitation , Coanda effect , Jet flaps , Planform , Load cells , Water tunnels , Naval operations , High lift , Drag , Wings , Cc(Circulation control) , Low aspect ratio , Wall jets , Dual slots
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