A New Series of Low Drag Aerofoils. Report no. 6801

Nonweiler, T. (1968) A New Series of Low Drag Aerofoils. Report no. 6801. Technical Report. Department of Aeronautics and Fluid Mechanics, University of Glasgow.

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Abstract

A series of low drag aerofoils, modelled roughly on the NACA 6-series, is described. It appears to offer theoretical advantages over its progenitor, and allows flexibility in the choice of leading edge thickness and trailing edge angle. Aerofoils of this series are specified by five parameters, and the aerodynamic and geometrical characteristics of about 1000 of the sections are listed. The mathematical derivation of their shape (by the Lighthill method) is described in detail, and an ALGOL 60 procedure for the computation of their ordinates is included: care has been taken to construct this procedure so that it may be of general use in other applications of the Lighthill method of design.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Technical Report)
Additional Information:University of Glasgow author: T. Nonweiler.
Status:Published
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Authors: Nonweiler, T.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Publisher:Department of Aeronautics and Fluid Mechanics, University of Glasgow
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 1968 Department of Aeronautics and Fluid Mechanics, University of Glasgow
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