Improved understanding of transonic flutter: A three-parameter flutter surface
Journal Article (Academic article)
An understanding of transonic flutter is often critical for high-speed aircraft development. A presentation of the transonic flutter velocity as a function of the Mach number and mass ratio is shown here to provide many advantages. Such a presentation offers new insights when comparing computational and wind-tunnel flutter results. The benefits of such a presentation are also evident in parameter studies. Finally, the subject of flutter similarity rules for airfoils of different thicknesses is also addressed.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kholodar Denis, B; Dowell Earl, H; Thomas Jeffrey, P; Hall Kenneth, C
Published Date
- 2004
Published In
- Journal of Aircraft
Volume / Issue
- 41 / 4
Start / End Page
- 911 - 917