03.1 - Aerodynamics – CFD Methods and Validation
MORPHING TRAILING-EDGE AERODYNAMICS AND THE ROLE OF TURBULENCE MODELING
P. Kovar, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic; J. Fürst, Czech Technical University,, Czech Republic; G. Frulla¹, G.M. Di Cicca¹, E. Cestino¹; ¹Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
This contribution demonstrates that the aerodynamic benefits of continuous morphing trailing edges can only be reliably identified when turbulence modeling reflects the physical flow regime. CFD results show lift-to-drag ratio improvements of tens of percent compared to conventional ailerons, together with smoother pressure distributions and lower structural and actuator loads.
DOI: 10.71945/icas2026_0634