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Old 02-06-2004 | 07:23 AM
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Default RE: trailing edge truncation

I recall reading somewhere in the dim past that a truncated trailing edge actually can reduce drag since the TE will shed vortices alternately from the upper and lower sides and tend to keep the upstream flow less turbulent, if not attached... I also recall that this effect is Reynolds Number dependent.....

Does this ring a bell with anyone??

Cheers!

Jim