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The Second International Vortex Flow Experiment (VFE-2): Status 2007

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In order to understand the vortical flow around delta wings especially with rounded leading edges and to collect new flow field data for comparison with numerical results, the Second International Vortex Flow Experiment (VFE-2) has been carried out in 2003 to 2008 within the framework of an RTO Task Group. The tested configuration was a flat plate 65° swept delta wing with interchangeable sharp and rounded leading edges. Five different models were tested in various wind tunnels worldwide. The program of work and some of the main experimental and numerical results are presented in this paper, and an outlook concerning future investigations on this configuration is given.

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Hummel, D. (2009). The Second International Vortex Flow Experiment (VFE-2): Status 2007. In: Hirschel, E.H., Krause, E. (eds) 100 Volumes of ‘Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics’. Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design, vol 100. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70805-6_18

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