2005•The Aeronautical JournalRequires access

Status and perspectives of laminar flow

Geza H. Schrauf

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Abstract After identifying the ecological and economic drivers for use of laminar flow technology, we outline the mechanisms of laminarturbulent boundary layer transition and review the status of natural laminar flow (NLF) and hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC). New ways to reduce the complexity of HLFC systems are presented, and the remaining steps to achieve technology readiness are discussed.

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Key concepts: Laminar flow, Boundary layer, Flow (mathematics), Laminar sublayer, Mechanics, Computer science, Flow separation, Environmental science