Plasma Actuators for Controlling Aerodynamic Flows (Review)
V. Yu. Khomich, V. A. Yamshchikov, Victor V. Kuzenov, Sergei V. Ryzhkov, Е. В. Шахматов
Abstract
Abstract Current research on plasma-assisted methods for affecting gas-dynamic flows in order to control active aerodynamic flows is reviewed. Linearly stabilized discharges, surface barrier discharges, and dc surface glow discharges are briefly described. Several approaches to controlling the boundary layer separation and reducing the aerodynamic drag in advanced aircraft are presented.
Topics & Concepts
AerodynamicsBoundary layerMechanicsPlasma actuatorAerodynamic dragDragFlow separationMaterials scienceActuatorFlow control (data)Boundary layer suctionAerospace engineeringSeparation (statistics)Current (fluid)Aerodynamic forceBoundary layer controlSurface (topology)PlasmaAerodynamic heatingDrag coefficientFlight control surfacesComputational fluid dynamicsBoundary (topology)Flow (mathematics)PhysicsParasitic dragLift-to-drag ratioSurface pressureLift-induced dragEnvironmental scienceControl theory (sociology)Plasma and Flow Control in AerodynamicsPlasma Applications and DiagnosticsComputational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics