Vortex generator

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1984-12-31

1987-04-07

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft sustentation

Sustaining airfoils

B64C 2306

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046554190

ABSTRACT:
A vortex generator mounted to an upper lifting surface of an airfoil, and having an upstanding generally planar vortex generating member. The forward edge portion of the member slants first upwardly and rearwardly from the airfoil surface, and then curves in a continuous convex rearward curve to blend into a substantially horizontal rearwardly extending upper edge portion. This vortex configuration alleviates unwanted secondary vortices.

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