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Status and perspectives of laminar flow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

G. Schrauf
G. Schrauf*
Affiliation:
Airbus, Bremen, Germany
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Abstract

After identifying the ecological and economic drivers for use of laminar flow technology, we outline the mechanisms of laminarturbulent boundary layer transition and review the status of natural laminar flow (NLF) and hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC). New ways to reduce the complexity of HLFC systems are presented, and the remaining steps to achieve technology readiness are discussed.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 109 , Issue 1102 , December 2005 , pp. 639 - 644
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2005 

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