wing

A three dimensional object that moves through the air and can generate lift. In this simulator we will study a simple straight wing whose leading edge and trailing edge are parallel. When viewed from above, this wing will look like a rectangle and when viewed from the side, we will see a cross-section which can be either a flat plate, or an airfoil shape. The cross-section will be displayed on the airfoil view panel.


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Curator:
Tom.Benson@grc.nasa.gov
Responsible Official: Kathy.Zona@grc.nasa.gov