Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Details
Patent
1985-05-31
1991-01-22
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Details
244200, 428137, 428346, 428480, B64C 2110, B32B 300, B32B 712
Patent
active
049864963
ABSTRACT:
A conformable drag reduction article is provided having a patterned surface capable of reducing drag resistance by fluid flowing thereover.
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Marentic Francis J.
Morris Terry L.
Kannofsky James M.
Lilly J. V.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Sell D. M.
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