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Old 10-14-2002 | 08:42 PM
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banktoturn
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Default low reynolds number leading edge slats

col_tomb,

I am not aware of any measured performance data on slats for low reynolds number use, but there is some reason to think that they could be quite effective. One, an maybe the main, benefit of a leading edge slat ( with a slot ) is that it delays separation near the leading edge by 'injecting' some high velocity air. It seems that this would be even more beneficial for a wing at low reynolds number, by the reasoning that it is tougher to ward off stall than for a high reynolds number wing. Any thoughts??

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