A status report is presented on research directed at reducing the vortex disturbances of aircraft wakes. The objective of such a reduction is to minimize the hazard to smaller aircraft that might encounter these wakes. Inviscid modeling was used to study trailing vortices and viscous effects were investigated. Laser velocimeters were utilized in the measurement of aircraft wakes. Flight and wind tunnel tests were performed on scale and full model scale aircraft of various design. Parameters investigated included the effect of wing span, wing flaps, spoilers, splines and engine thrust on vortex attenuation. Results indicate that vortives may be alleviated through aerodynamic means.


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    Title :

    Wake Vortex Minimization


    Publication date :

    1977-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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    Recent development in wake vortex minimization

    Dunham, R.E. jun. / Morris, D.J. | Tema Archive | 1978


    Recent Development in Wake Vortex Minimization

    Morris, Dana J. / Dunham, R. Earl | SAE Technical Papers | 1978