Evaluation of functional coatings for laminar flow applications on future business jets through ground and flight testing

Benoit Berton, Jean Claude Courty, Mariana Kok, Edmond Tobin, Trevor M. Young

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624102967
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventAIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201420 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameAIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Flight Testing Conference 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period16/06/1420/06/14

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