boundary-layer control
boundary-layer control
[′bau̇n·drē ‚lā·ər kən′trōl] (fluid mechanics)
Control over the development of a boundary layer by reduction of surface roughness and choice of surface contours. Abbreviated BLC.
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boundary-layer control

Flow pattern without boundary layer control.

Flow pattern after high-velocity air is blow over the airfoil.

Aircraft with boundary layer control by blowing.
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