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Effect of Vortical Flows on Aircraft
and
Methods to Reduce Afterbody Drag
USAFOSR
Gus Ordonez
Von Karman Institute DC 1982-1984
Von Karman Project 1982-1984
The benefits
Extended Range
Lower aerodynamic drag
Increased control surface efficiency
Lower structural load
Ability to unload payload in flight
Lower aerodynamic buffeting
Increased stability

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VKI AFOSR Project Gus Ordonez

  • 1. Effect of Vortical Flows on Aircraft and Methods to Reduce Afterbody Drag USAFOSR Gus Ordonez Von Karman Institute DC 1982-1984
  • 2. Von Karman Project 1982-1984
  • 3. The benefits Extended Range Lower aerodynamic drag Increased control surface efficiency Lower structural load Ability to unload payload in flight Lower aerodynamic buffeting Increased stability