Patent ID: 9108725
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B64C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A flow separation suppression system for enhanced lift generation for a fluid dynamic body, the system comprising: a cowling extending outwardly from a surface of the fluid dynamic body; an exhaust stream directed over the fluid dynamic body toward an aft end of the fluid dynamic body by the cowling; at least one fluid ejection slot operable to direct a compressed fluid substantially parallel to and along a surface of the fluid dynamic body to enhance attachment of the exhaust stream to the fluid dynamic body; a plurality of rotatable vanes hinged to the at least one fluid ejection slot and operable to swivel around their axis from side to side to direct the compressed fluid; and a controller operable to control the rotatable vanes and a flow of the compressed fluid through the at least one fluid ejection slot based on operational conditions.