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Vortical lift control over a highly swept wing

  • US 6,138,955 A
  • Filed: 12/23/1998
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A controller to enhance or stabilize a vortex created by fluid flowing over a swept wing;

  • said controller comprising a source of pressurized fluid, and at least one aperture in the upper surface of the wing adapted to inject fluid from said source at least partially into the core of the vortex at a selected velocity and in a selected direction;

    wherein the position, velocity, and direction of the injected fluid enhance or stabilize the vortex.

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