Sweeping actuators – little devices with big impact

Meet Professor I.J. Wagnanski from the University of Arizona Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.   He is working on developing devices that impact and direct airflow over surfaces to minimize airflow separation.  Here is an interview done by The Smithsonian on the work.  This is fascinating work!  The potential of the impact of these devices on aircraft design could be substantial.

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