Aerodynamics/ACEE: aircraft energy efficiency

Technical Report · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6435245

An overview is presented of a 10 year program managed by NASA which seeks to make possible the most efficient use of energy for aircraft propulsion and lift as well as provide a technology that can be used by U.S. manufacturers of air transports and engines. Supercritical wings, winglets, vortex drag reduction, high lift, active control, laminar flow control, and aerodynamics by computer are among the topics discussed. Wind tunnel models in flight verification of advanced technology, and the design, construction and testing of various aircraft structures are also described.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6435245
• Report Number(s): NASA-Facts-94/8-81
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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& Utilization-- Transportation-- Air & Aerospace
AERODYNAMICS
AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS
COLOR
DRAG
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
FLUID MECHANICS
FUEL CONSUMPTION
MECHANICS
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TUNNELS
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
WIND TUNNELS