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Concept to Reality: Contributions of the Nasa Langley Research Center to U.S Concept to Reality to U.S. Civil Aircraft of the 1990s Contributions of the NASA Langley Research Center Concept to Reality Contributions of the Joseph R. Chambers NASA Langley Research Center to U.S. Civil Aircraft of the 1990s Joseph R. Chambers CONCEPT TO REALITY: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER TO U.S. CIVIL AIRCRAFT OF THE 1990S by Joseph R. Chambers NASA SP-2003-4529 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Chambers, Joseph R. Concept to Reality : Contributions of the Langley Research Center to U.S. Civil Aircraft of the 1990s / by Joseph R. Chambers. p. cm. -- (NASA history series) “SP-2003-4529” Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Langley Research Center. 2. Private planes—United States—Design and construction. 3. Transport planes--United States—Design and construction. I. Title. II. Series. TL862.L35 C49 2003 629.133’34’0973--dc21 2002026352 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I am sincerely indebted to the dozens of current and retired employees of the NASA Langley Research Center who consented to be interviewed and submitted their personal experiences, recollections, and files from which this documentation of Langley contributions was drawn. The following individuals contributed vital information to this effort: Dennis W. Bartlett Moses G. Farmer Donald F. Keller Jerry C. South, Jr. Percy “Bud” Bobbitt Bruce D. Fisher Holly M. Kenney Cary R. Spitzer Roland L. Bowles Stuart G. Flechner John C. Lin James H. Starnes, Jr. James S. Bowman, Jr. Neal T. Frink James M. Luckring Harry P. Stough III Richard L. Campbell George C. Greene Cornelius J. O’Conner James L. Thomas Michael F. Card Charles E. Harris Donald B. Owens Dan D. Vicroy Huey D. Carden David A. Hinton Felix L. Pitts Richard A. Wahls Norman L. Crabill Robert J. Huston Fred H. Proctor Raymond D. Whipple Robert H. Daugherty Peter F. Jacobs Edward J. Ray Richard T. Whitcomb John G. Davis, Jr. Joseph L. Johnson, Jr. Wilmer H. Reed III Thomas J. Yager H. Benson Dexter Lisa E. Jones Dan M. Somers Long P. Yip Robert V. Doggett, Jr. The following representatives of the civil aviation sector provided their unique perspec- tives on the value, timeliness, and significance of the Langley contributions to their respec- tive organizations and to the Nation: Frank T. Lynch (The Boeing Company—retired), Douglas N. Ball (Boeing), Robert J. Mills (Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation), and Jay D. Hardin (Cessna Aircraft Company). The majority of photographs in this document are taken from NASA files. However, I am indebted to The Boeing Company, Cessna Aircraft Company, Gulfstream Aerospace Corpora- tion, Raytheon Aircraft Company, Cirrus Design Corporation, and Lancair Company for per- mission to use their photographs. In addition, Chris Coduto of ChrisAir Commercial Airline Photography, William Bunting of the National Weather Service, and Robert Stoyles of Cathay Airlines (retired) contributed unique photographs that added greatly to the quality of this publication. Special thanks to Jerry N. Hefner and Patricia A. West, who provided their superb techni- cal editing and proofreading skills to the project. Also, I would like to express my special gratitude to Noel A. Talcott and Darrel R. Tenney, who provided the inspiration and mecha- nism to undertake this activity. Thanks also to Percival J. Tesoro for the cover design, Leanna D. Bullock for assistance with the figures, Peggy S. Overbey for desktop publishing services, Christine R. Williams for printing coordination, the late Eloise L. Johnson and Denise M. Stefula for editing, Mary Edwards for proofreading, and Gail S. Langevin for document production coordination. Ultimately, however, the greatest thanks go to the thousands of current and retired researchers, technicians, administrators, and support personnel of the NASA Langley Research Center who provided the personal dedication, expertise, and innovation that enabled the legendary contributions covered in this work. Joseph R. Chambers Yorktown, VA December 15, 2002 Concept to Reality iii CONTENTS Acknowledgments. .iii Preface . vii Introduction . 1 Selected Langley Contributions to Civil Aircraft of the 1990s . 5 Supercritical Wing Technology. 7 Low-Speed, Medium-Speed, and Natural Laminar Flow Airfoils . 21 Winglets . 35 Area Rule. 45 Computational Fluid Dynamics. 57 Flow Control . 65 Composites . 71 Flutter . 89 Deep-Stall Avoidance . 111 Spin Technology . 117 Spin Resistance . 135 Flight Systems . 153 Lightning Protection and Standards . 173 Wind Shear . 185 Runway Friction and Tire Technology . 199 Wake-Vortex Hazard. 209 Crashworthiness . 233 Appendix—Summary of Langley Contributions to Civil Aircraft of the 1990s . 249 Bibliography . 259 Index . 267 NASA History Series . 287 About the Author . 293 Concept to Reality v PREFACE The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory was established in 1917 as the Nation’s first civil aeronautics research laboratory under the charter of the National Advisory Com- mittee for Aeronautics (NACA). With a primary mission to identify and solve the problems of flight, the highly productive laboratory utilized an extensive array of wind tunnels, labora- tory equipment, and flight research aircraft to conceive and mature new aeronautical con- cepts and provide databases and design methodology for critical technical disciplines in aircraft design. Prior to World War II (WWII), research at Langley on such diverse topics as airfoils, aircraft structures, engine cowlings and cooling, gust alleviation, and flying qualities was widely disseminated within the civil aviation community, and well-known applications of the technology to civil aircraft were commonplace. During WWII, however, the facilities and personnel of Langley were necessarily focused on support of the Nation’s military efforts. Following WWII, aeronautical research at Langley was stimulated by the challenges of high- speed flight and the associated problems that were exhibited by high-speed aircraft configu- rations operating at relatively low speeds, such as those used for takeoff and landing. Much of Langley’s research during that time would ultimately be useful to both the civil and mili- tary aviation industries. With the emergence of the new National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958, Langley retained its vital role in aeronautical research and assumed a leading position as NASA Langley Research Center, along with Ames Research Center, Lewis Research Center (now Glenn Research Center), and Dryden Flight Research Center. Langley’s legacy of critical contributions to the civil aviation industry includes a wide variety of activities ranging from fundamental physics to applied engineering disciplines. Through the mechanisms of NASA technical reports, technical symposia, meetings with industry, and cooperative projects, the staff of Langley Research Center has maintained an awareness of the unique problems and challenges facing the U.S. civil aviation industry. With a sensitivity toward these unique requirements, Langley researchers have conceived and conducted extremely relevant research that has been applied directly to civil aircraft. These applications have resulted in increased mission performance, enhanced safety, and improved competitiveness. This document is intended to be a companion to NASA SP-2000-4519, Partners in Freedom: Contributions of the Langley Research Center to U.S. Military Aircraft of the 1990s. Mate- rial included in the combined set of volumes provides informative and significant examples of the impact of Langley’s research on U.S. civil and military aircraft of the 1990s. As world- wide advances in aeronautics and aviation continue at a breathtaking pace, documenting the significant activities, individuals, and events that have shaped the destinies of U.S. civil and military aviation has become increasingly important. In the research and development communities, many instances have occurred where fundamental, groundbreaking efforts have been forgotten or confused because of turnover of staffs, loss of technical records, and lack of documentation. This volume, Concept to Reality: Contributions of the NASA Langley Research Center to U.S. Civil Aircraft of the 1990s, highlights significant Langley contributions to safety, cruise perfor- mance, takeoff and landing capabilities, structural integrity, crashworthiness, flight deck Concept to Reality vii PREFACE technologies, pilot-vehicle interfaces, flight characteristics, stall and spin behavior, computa- tional design methods, and other challenging technical areas for civil aviation. The contents of this volume include descriptions of some of the more important applications of Langley research to current civil fixed-wing aircraft (rotary-wing aircraft are not included), including commercial airliners, business aircraft, and small personal-owner aircraft. In addition to dis- cussions of specific aircraft applications, the document also covers contributions of Langley research to the operation of civil aircraft, which includes operating problems. NASA’s role in the dissemination of research information and partnerships with the civil aircraft industry differs considerably from its relationship with the military. Competitive pressures in the mar- ketplace, the sensitivity of proprietary information, and even international trade agreements can constrain NASA’s interactive role for civil aircraft research and development. These con- straints become especially visible during the startup and development of commercial aircraft involving huge industry investments and sensitivities. Nonetheless,
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