Research Highlights

Numerical simulations on curved winglet for modulation of lift and drag coefficient

Authors :- A Patel, U Rai, Y Patel, P Sathavara, AK Parwani

Publication :- AIP Conf. Proc. 2960, 040007 (2024)

Aerodynamic research has been fueled by advancements in aircraft economy and performance, with a particular emphasis on minimizing drag and maximizing lift. Due to vortices formed at wingtips the lift-induced drag is generated which holds a substantial influence both during cruising and take-off configuration., The wingtip devices are effective approach to counteract this lift-induced drag. The current study examines the effect on lift and drag coefficient due to the curved winglets attached to wingtips.