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Vortex Interaction Characteristics of Multiswept Wings at Subsonic Speeds

Despite the sufficient knowledge on the physics of vortices formed over slender delta wings, there is a lack of understanding about how corotating and counter-rotating vortices near the wing leading… Click to show full abstract

Despite the sufficient knowledge on the physics of vortices formed over slender delta wings, there is a lack of understanding about how corotating and counter-rotating vortices near the wing leading edge interact with each other. The vortex interaction will depend on the wing planform, leading-edge sweeps, leading-edge shapes, angle of attack, angle of sideslip, and the Reynolds number. In this study, experiments were performed on a range of planform configurations to determine the influence of multisweep wing configurations on the vortex interactions and breakdown thereof. Force/moment measurements were conducted to understand globally the effect of the planform configuration, whereas particle tracking surface oil flow and stereoscopic particle image velocimetry were employed to detect interactions locally in the flowfield. Results were validated against corresponding numerical simulations and past experiments. Comprehensive results indicated a strong correlation between the chord ratios of the initial sweep on the suppression of vortex breakdown. Specifically, two cases with varying chord ratios were identified that exhibited unique vortex breakdown progression (gradual and rapid). Flowfield measurements elucidated key flow features responsible for the differing breakdown progression.

Keywords: interaction; multiswept wings; leading edge; characteristics multiswept; vortex interaction; interaction characteristics

Journal Title: AIAA Journal
Year Published: 2023

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