Airstream modification device for airfoils

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1980-02-06

1982-10-19

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft sustentation

Sustaining airfoils

244200, 244130, B64C 358, B64C 2110, B64C 2306

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043546480

ABSTRACT:
An airfoil modification device that helps maintain airstream attachment to either upper or lower airfoil surfaces, the device in the form of a plurality of spaced, low profile rods arranged generally end-to-end and attached to the airfoil and generally normal to the airstream to define a serrated edge that induces multi-directional airstream turbulence.

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