| Abstract |
Laboratory scale evaluation of various drag reduction surface morphologies can provide valuable insight on their capabilities for both design optimization and as-built performance verification. Specifically, the primary drag reduction technique evaluated here is the implementation of riblet surfaces which refers to small scale, streamwise structures which tailor the turbulent boundary layer to reduce viscous drag. A new low-speed wind tunnel which is being constructed specifically for these experiments is discussed along with ongoing work on refining measurement capabilities. Primary accomplishment with this work centers around new abilities to test riblets manufactured specifically for flight applications within a laboratory setting rather than testing scaled models. |
| Authors |
Frank Austin Mier  , Robert Cook  , Pourya Nikoueeyan , Jonathan Naughton
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| Journal Info |
Not listed | AIAA SCITECH 2024 Forum
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| Publication Date |
1/4/2024 |
| ISSN |
Not listed |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
closed
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-0888 |
| Keywords |
Plant Surface Properties (Score: 0.477919)
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