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The role of laboratory testing in the development of rotor aerodynamics (review)

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The aim of the review is to assess the value of model experimental studies for the development of classical rotor aerodynamics as well as to describe the most significant recent results stimulated by intense development of wind power.

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Okulov, V.L. The role of laboratory testing in the development of rotor aerodynamics (review). Thermophys. Aeromech. 25, 1–20 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0869864318010018

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