http://www.lightweight-design.de/in...site=lwd/sid=0757b2f7b59231cb9f73d4e2d834eaa9
Just a curiosity. This german article states that covering a wing with a flexible composite carpet reduces drag by 9%.
The carpet oscillates in chordwise direction with electromagnetic actuators.
At the thickest profile section it can also avoid flow detachment.
Just a curiosity. This german article states that covering a wing with a flexible composite carpet reduces drag by 9%.
The carpet oscillates in chordwise direction with electromagnetic actuators.
At the thickest profile section it can also avoid flow detachment.