@inproceedings{8e4eb5db97194b9ab87c1bc644bff389,
title = "Evaluation of functional coatings for laminar flow applications on future business jets through ground and flight testing",
abstract = "The application of drag reduction technologies based on laminar flow in a commercial environment is still hindered by unanswered questions regarding its operational reliability. Contamination of leading edges by insects is a concern as excrescences can cause transition of the boundary layer, reducing the potential drag benefit. Another cause of premature transition is surface roughness; poor durability of leading edge coatings and materials is thus another concern. Prolonged exposure to high velocity water impact (flight through rain) can cause erosion of anti-contamination surfaces, leading to a temporary or complete loss of laminar flow. These topics have been studied through a combination of flight and laboratory test campaigns, in part within the European Commission funded AEROMUCO project.",
author = "Benoit Berton and Courty, {Jean Claude} and Mariana Kok and Edmond Tobin and Young, {Trevor M.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2014 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. All rights reserved.; AIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014 ; Conference date: 16-06-2014 Through 20-06-2014",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.2514/6.2014-2578",
language = "English",
series = "AIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "AIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014",
}