论文信息 - Influence of leading edge imperfections on the aerodynamic characteristics of NACA 632-215 laminar aerofoils at low Reynolds numbers

Influence of leading edge imperfections on the aerodynamic characteristics of NACA 632-215 laminar aerofoils at low Reynolds numbers

This article deals with the effect of leading edge imperfections on the aerodynamic characteristics of a NACA 632-215 laminar aerofoil at low Reynolds numbers. Wind tunnel tests have been performed at different Reynolds numbers and angles of attack and global aerodynamic loads were measured. To perform these tests, a NACA 632-215 aerofoil was built up in two halves (corresponding to the upper side and to the lower side), the leading edge imperfection here considered being a slight displacement of half aerofoil with respect to the other. From experimental results, a quantitative measure of the influence of the leading edge displacement on the degradation of the aerofoil aerodynamic performances has been obtained. This allows the establishment of a criterion for an acceptance limit for this kind of imperfection.

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