University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 1939 · 23 citations · 0 references
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Unsteady FlowCompressible FlowAerodynamic LoadsEngineeringBetz EquationsAeronauticsAerospace EngineeringFluid MechanicsMechanical EngineeringNumerical SimulationFull-scale TunnelAeroelasticityAerodynamicsPropulsionKinematicsProfile DragAircraft Design ProcessAerostructure
Report presents the results of an experimental investigation conducted in the full-scale tunnel to determine the accuracy of the Jones and the Betz equations for computing profile drag from total and static pressure surveys in the wake of wings. Surveys were made behind 6 by 8-foot airfoils of the NACA 0009, and 0018 sections at zero lift and behind the NACA 0012 at positive lifts. The surveys were made at various spanwise positions and at distances behind the airfoil ranging from 0.05c to 3.00c.