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Supersonic laminar-flow controlDetailed, up to date systems studies of the application of laminar flow control (LFC) to various supersonic missions and/or vehicles, both civilian and military, are not yet available. However, various first order looks at the benefits are summarized. The bottom line is that laminar flow control may allow development of a viable second generation SST. This follows from a combination of reduced fuel, structure, and insulation weight permitting operation at higher altitudes, thereby lowering sonic boom along with improving performance. The long stage lengths associated with the emerging economic importance of the Pacific Basin are creating a serious and renewed requirement for such a vehicle. Supersonic LFC techniques are discussed.
Document ID
19900003238
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bushnell, Dennis M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA., United States)
Malik, Mujeeb R. (High Technology Corp. Hampton, VA., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Research in Natural Laminar Flow and Laminar-Flow Control, Part 3
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Accession Number
90N12554
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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