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FoilSim II version 1.5a

Java applet that allows the user to investigate how an aircraft wing produces lift by changing the values of different factors that affect lift, including the airfoil shape and size, angle of attack, flight speed, and altitude.

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Science and Technology / Engineering / Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering

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Material Type:: Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:: April 7, 2004
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 12, 2018
Author:: Tom Benson, NASA Glenn Research Center
Submitter:: Edward Perry
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:: Website, Java Applet

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: Browser capable of handling Java applets.
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Yes
Accessibility Information Available:: Unknown
Creative Commons:: No

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Dr. Troy Tenhet (Faculty)

12 years ago

I know a high-schooler who would love this site. Excellent resource.