Variable Camber with New Control Surfaces

Variable Camber with New Control Surfaces

Variable camber is an intended feature of future aircraft wings that will change the main aerofoil’s camber, or curvature, during flight for improved fuel efficiencies and green aviation operations. A simple example is provided in Figure 1, which indicates how the...
Laminar Flow Control Takes Hold on the Airbus A340

Laminar Flow Control Takes Hold on the Airbus A340

Aerodynamic technology continues to progress and develop new designs for airplanes and wings, each with significantly reduced drag. One new technology that has made more recent progress is Laminar Flow Control. There are several forms of Laminar Flow Control (LFC)...