Reducing the drag on an airfoil through new designs will lead to better aircraft fuel efficiency.
Faculty Mentor: Valana Wells
Control System for Airfoil Flow Manipulation Devices.
Investigating the effect of an aircraft wing’s surface roughness will lead to decreased fuel consumption.
CFD Analysis of Changing Surface Roughness in Response to Flight Conditions
Analyzing the effect of aircraft surface roughness will inform engineers of ways to increase lift capacity and efficiency.
