Surface Actuators Reduce Drag
Credit: U.S. AIR FORCE
Aircraft and land vehicles can achieve greater fuel efficiency and minimize greenhouse-gas emissions by using airflow control (AFC) technology to reduce drag. AFC involves the placement of actuators at select points along vehicle surfaces to modify airflow. These include wings on aircraft and the...
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