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Method and apparatus for optimizing the aerodynamic effect of an airfoil

  • US 5,875,998 A
  • Filed: 12/19/1997
  • Issued: 03/02/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of optimizing an aerodynamic effect of an airfoil of an aircraft, wherein said airfoil has an adjustable camber that can be adjusted by actuating a camber motor system, wherein said method comprises:

  • a) measuring with sensors a pressure distribution on said airfoil to provide a plurality of measured pressure values;

    b) comparing said measured pressure values with corresponding stored optimal pressure reference values;

    c) forming differential values between said measured pressure values and said stored optimal pressure reference values;

    d) actuating said camber motor system to adjust said camber; and

    e) repeating said steps a) to d) until said differential values are approximately or exactly zero.

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