Definition and discussion of the intrinsic efficiency of winglets

Three simple equations are derived to define the “Intrinsic Aerodynamic Efficiency of Winglets” independent of the horizontal extension of the winglet and independent of the winglet’s (relative) height. This Intrinsic Aerodynamic Efficiency allows a quick comparison of purely the aerodynamic shape o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dieter SCHOLZ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS 2018-03-01
Series:INCAS Bulletin
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Online Access:http://bulletin.incas.ro/files/scholz__vol_10_iss_1.pdf