Air Pumping System for a Laminar Flow Control Aircraft Norair Div., Northrop Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Collins, W. L., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1963

Summary:

This paper describes the design and operation of the pumping system used to remove boundary layer air from the wing surfaces of the X-21A Laminar Flow Control airplanes. Included are comments on pumping system requirements and design characteristics for future applications. Part 1 includes a discussion of the initial problem statement, system selection, and system operation. Part 2 covers the pumping design and development

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Publisher Number:

630408

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