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The vortical flow field of delta wing with leading edge extension

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The interaction and breakdown of vortices over the Leading Edge Extension (LEX)- Delta wing configuration has been investigated through wing-surface pressure measurements, the off-surface flow visualization, and 5-hole probe measurements of the wing wake section. The description focused on analyzing the interaction and the breakdown of vortices depending on the angle of attack and the sideslip angle. The Effect of angle of attack and sideslip angle on the aerodynamic load characteristics of the model is also presented. The sideslip angle was found to be a very influential parameter of the vortex flow over the LEX-delta wing configuration. The introduction of LEX vortex stabilized the vortex flow, and delayed the vortex breakdown up to a higher angle of attack. The vortex interaction and breakdown was promoted on the windward side, whereas it was suppressed on the leeward side.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Air Force Academy Chongwon-Gun, 363-849, Choongbook-Do, Korea

    Ki Young Lee & Myong Hwan Sohn

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Lee, K.Y., Sohn, M.H. The vortical flow field of delta wing with leading edge extension. KSME International Journal 17, 914–924 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02983406

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