This paper describes wind tunnel test results from a joint NASA/Boeing research effort to advance active flow control (AFC) technology to enhance aerodynamic efficiency. A full-scale Boeing 757 vertical tail model equipped with 37 sweeping jet actuators was tested at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) 40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel (40x80) at NASA Ames Research Center. The model was tested at a nominal airspeed of 100 knots and across rudder deflections and sideslip angles that covered the vertical tail flight envelope. The flow separation control optimization was performed at the maximum rudder deflection of 30° and sideslip angles of 0° and -7.5°. Greater than 20% increase in side force were achieved at maximum rudder deflection and the two sideslip angles with a 31-actuator configuration. AFC caused significant increases in suction pressure on the actuator side and associated side force enhancement. The successful demonstration of this application cleared the way for a subsequent flight demonstration on the Boeing 757 ecoDemonstrator in 2015.


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    Full-Scale Testing of Active Flow Control Enhanced Vertical Tail


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    2018-07-31



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    English


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