Aerodynamic Drag Reduction by the Trapezoid Spanwise Groove Inspired by Pigeon Feathers

Inspired by pigeon feathers, the drag-reducing contribution of spanwise grooves was studied. Surface topography of the wing feather was scanned by an instrument of white light interference. Three types of grooves of triangle, rectangle, and trapezoid were adopted based on the unsymmetric microstruct...

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Main Authors: Yanqing Wang, Yuju Wei, Ding Weng, Jiadao Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2379