laminar-flow aircraft
1laminar flow — noun nonturbulent streamline flow in parallel layers (laminae) • Hypernyms: ↑streamline flow * * * noun : streamline flow in a viscous fluid near a solid boundary contrasted with turbulent flow * * * Hydraul., Mech. the flow of a viscous fluid in …
2Aircraft fairing — A fairing is a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce drag.Crane, Dale: Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Third Edition , page 206. Aviation Supplies Academics Inc, Newcastle Washington, 1997. ISBN 1 56027 287… …
3Flow separation — All solid objects travelling through a fluid (or alternatively a stationary object exposed to a moving fluid) acquire a boundary layer of fluid around them where viscous forces occur in the layer of fluid close to the solid surface. Boundary… …
4turbulent flow — Hydraul. the flow of a fluid past an object such that the velocity at any fixed point in the fluid varies irregularly. Cf. streamline flow. [1920 25] * * * Fluid flow in which the fluid undergoes irregular fluctuations, or mixing. The speed of… …
5Letov XLF-207 Laminar — The Letov XLF 207 Laminar is a Czech glider that holds the distinction of being the first glider in the world to sport a laminar flow wing. Its maiden flight took place in Praha Letnany in August 1951. It is a derivative of the Luňák aerobatic… …
6Northrop X-21 — X 21 Northrop X 21A Role experimental aircraft Manufacturer Northrop …
7Boundary layer — For the anatomical structure, see Boundary layer of uterus. Boundary layer visualization, showing transition from laminar to turbulent condition In physics and fluid mechanics, a boundary layer is that layer of fluid in the immediate vicinity of… …
8Bell P-63 Kingcobra — P 63 Kingcobra Role Fighter Manufacturer Bell Aircraft Corporation First flight …
9fluid mechanics — an applied science dealing with the basic principles of gaseous and liquid matter. Cf. fluid dynamics. [1940 45] * * * Study of the effects of forces and energy on liquids and gases. One branch of the field, hydrostatics, deals with fluids at… …
10Airfoil — An airfoil (in American English) or aerofoil (in British English) is the shape of a wing or blade (of a propeller, rotor or turbine) or sail as seen in cross section. An airfoil shaped body moved through a fluid produces a force perpendicular to… …
