The University of Queensland

Enhancing Scramjet Performance By Boundary Layer Combustion (2006–2008)

Abstract:

We aim to reduce the aerodynamic drag of high-speed flight vehicles. A major impediment to achieving hypersonic flight is the high level of frictional forces that typically account for half the aerodynamic drag of the vehicle. A novel technique for reducing frictional drag has recently been proposed and tested in Australia. Boundary layers are ''

Grant type:

ARC Discovery Projects

Researchers:

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  Emeritus Professor David Mee

  Emeritus Professor
  

  School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering

  Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Funded by:

Australian Research Council