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A new approach to adaptive-wall windtunnel testing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

E. Fakas  and
L. Bernstein
E. Fakas
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical EngineeringQueen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
L. Bernstein
Affiliation:
Department of Aeronautical EngineeringQueen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
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Summary

A technique is described whereby experiments may be conducted on models which are geometrically similar to only part of the full scale configuration with the windtunnel walls being contoured to simulate the flow over that part. In this way, higher spatial resolutions can be achieved in a windtunnel of moderate size. The method is demonstrated by studying the effects of tip geometry on the flow over a wing of aspect ratio 15 using a half wing model of chord 500 mm projecting 1031 mm into a test section of width 1200 mm.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 98 , Issue 972 , February 1994 , pp. 60 - 68
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1994 

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