Research Article

CFD Simulations of a Finned Projectile with Microflaps for Flow Control

Table 1

Geometric parameters used for various microflap configurations.

CasesAxial spacing (m)Circumferential spacing in angles (°)

Case : 6 flaps0.0079, 0.0079, 0.007960, 70, 20
Case : 6 flaps0.0079, 0.0079, 0.007960, 40, 20
Case : 6 flaps0.0079, 0.0079, 0.007920, 40, 60
Case : 8 flaps0.006, 0.006, 0.006, 0.00620, 35, 50, 20
Case : 8 flaps0.006, 0.006, 0.006, 0.00665, 50, 35, 20
Case : 8 flaps0.006, 0.006, 0.006, 0.00620, 35, 50, 65