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Similarity rules for thin aerofoils in non-stationary subsonic flows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 March 2006

J. M. R. Graham
J. M. R. Graham
Affiliation:
Cambridge University Engineering Department Present address: Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College, London.
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Abstract

Similarity rules are constructed for the load distributions induced on a thin two-dimensional wing at subsonic speeds by sinusoidal gusts whose wave fronts are at an angle to the leading edge of the wing. It is shown that these rules divide into two groups according to the value of a parameter dependent on the Mach number and the angle between the gust front and the wing. The similarity rules for each group relate all the members of the group to a simpler problem whose solution can be found by existing methods. The similarity between the two groups is also discussed in terms of the two methods of solution available and it is shown that each method of solution is applicable in all cases.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 43 , Issue 4 , 2 October 1970 , pp. 753 - 766
Copyright
© 1970 Cambridge University Press

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