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An iterative method for the design of symmetrical Joukowski airfoils of specified chord and maximum thickness

J. E. Pitoniak, J. Richard Shanebrook, A. C. Lemmo

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Abstract An iterative method is developed for designing symmetrical Joukowski airfoils of specified chord and maximum thickness. The method has been programmed for a digital computer and results for a particular airfoil design are given.

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Key concepts: Airfoil, Chord (peer-to-peer), Iterative method, Computer science, Iterative design, Angle of attack, Mathematics, Algorithm