The motivation for designing variable pitot inlets for future supersonic transport (SST) is explained. A comprehensive overview of existing technological solutions for variable leading edges of aircraft wings and engine inlets is given. The advantages and limitations of over 80 solutions, as well as their relevance for application on variable pitot inlets for SST are described. The challenges of existing solution options concerning design methodologies, level of detail, and experience with a technology are identified.


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    Title :

    Review of variable leading-edge patents for aircraft wings and engine inlets and their relevance for variable pitot inlets in future supersonic transport


    Additional title:

    CEAS Aeronaut J


    Contributors:
    Kazula, S. (author) / Höschler, K. (author)

    Published in:

    CEAS Aeronautical Journal ; 12 , 3 ; 685-700


    Publication date :

    2021-08-01


    Size :

    16 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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