The trailing vortex induced aerodynamic loads on a Falcon 20G business jet flying in the wake of a DC-8 are predicted to provide a preflight estimate of safe trail distances during flight test measurements in the wake. Static and dynamic loads on the airframe flying in the near wake are shown at a matrix of locations, and the dynamic motion of the Falcon 20G during traverses of the DC-8 primary trailing vortex is simulated. Safe trailing distances for the test flights are determined, and optimum vortex traverse schemes are identified to moderate the motion of the trailing aircraft during close encounters with the vortex wake.


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    Title :

    Trailing Vortex-Induced Loads During Close Encounters in Cruise


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA Aviation 2015 ; 2015 ; Dallas, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2015-06-22


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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