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Aerodynamic Aspects of Boundary Layer Control for High Lift at Low Speeds*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

John Williams  and
Sidney F. J. Butler
John Williams
Affiliation:
Aerodynamics Department, Royal Aircraft Establishment
Sidney F. J. Butler
Affiliation:
Aerodynamics Department, Royal Aircraft Establishment
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Summary:

The usefulness of boundary-layer control (B.L.C.) at the knee of a trailing-edge flap, over the wing nose close to the leading-edge or at the knee of a leading-edge flap is first noted. Various methods of providing B.L.C. are outlined, comprising slot blowing, slot suction, area suction, inclined air-jets, and specially-designed aerofoil shapes. The aerodynamic aspects of slot blowing over trailing-edge flaps and the wing nose are then examined in detail and both slot suction and area suction are also considered. The associated practical design features required for good performance are discussed and some flight-handling implications are mentioned.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 67 , Issue 628 , April 1963 , pp. 201 - 223
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1963

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Footnotes

*

Much of this paper formed the basis of an unpublished lecture to the Royal Aeronautical Society, four years ago. Suitable additions and amendments have been incorporated to bring it up to date.

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