Whether the flow is viscous-drag dominated or pressure-drag dominated depends entirely on the shape of the body. A streamlined body looks like a fish, or an airfoil at small angles of attack, whereas ...

The findings indicated that the low-pressure environment on Mars can delay shock wave formation on airfoils, enhancing their lift-to-drag ratio at certain speeds[2]. Additionally, the presence of ...

In addition to simulation tools, research has also focused on improving drag prediction methods for airfoils. A study introduced a new partial pressure field that enables a more detailed ...